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Add 36/20 and 25/56

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 25/56

36/20 + 25/56 is 629/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   36/20 = 36 × 14/20 × 14 = 504/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   25/56 = 25 × 5/56 × 5 = 125/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/280 + 125/280 = 504 + 125/280 = 629/280
5. So, 36/20 + 25/56 = 629/280
   In mixed form: 269/280

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