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Add 20/9 and 56/18

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

20/9 + 56/18 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   20/9 = 20 × 2/9 × 2 = 40/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   56/18 = 56 × 1/18 × 1 = 56/18
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/18 + 56/18 = 40 + 56/18 = 96/18
5. 96/18 simplified gives 16/3
6. So, 20/9 + 56/18 = 16/3
   In mixed form: 51/3

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