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Add 36/20 and 56/25

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 2 6/25

36/20 + 56/25 is 101/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   36/20 = 36 × 5/20 × 5 = 180/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   56/25 = 56 × 4/25 × 4 = 224/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/100 + 224/100 = 180 + 224/100 = 404/100
5. 404/100 simplified gives 101/25
6. So, 36/20 + 56/25 = 101/25
   In mixed form: 41/25

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