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Add 36/56 and 16/20

36/56 + 16/20 is 101/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 20 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    16/20 = 16 × 14/20 × 14 = 224/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/280 + 224/280 = 180 + 224/280 = 404/280
  5. 404/280 simplified gives 101/70
  6. So, 36/56 + 16/20 = 101/70
    In mixed form: 131/70

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