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Add 36/24 and 56/20

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

36/24 + 56/20 is 43/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   56/20 = 56 × 6/20 × 6 = 336/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/120 + 336/120 = 180 + 336/120 = 516/120
5. 516/120 simplified gives 43/10
6. So, 36/24 + 56/20 = 43/10
   In mixed form: 43/10

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