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Add 36/20 and 72/56

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

36/20 + 72/56 is 108/35.

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,
   72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/280 + 360/280 = 504 + 360/280 = 864/280
5. 864/280 simplified gives 108/35
6. So, 36/20 + 72/56 = 108/35
   In mixed form: 33/35

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