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Add 3/36 and 20/56

3/36 + 20/56 is 37/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    3/36 = 3 × 14/36 × 14 = 42/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/504 + 180/504 = 42 + 180/504 = 222/504
  5. 222/504 simplified gives 37/84
  6. So, 3/36 + 20/56 = 37/84

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