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Add 36/56 and 20/54

36/56 + 20/54 is 383/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    36/56 = 36 × 27/56 × 27 = 972/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    20/54 = 20 × 28/54 × 28 = 560/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/1512 + 560/1512 = 972 + 560/1512 = 1532/1512
  5. 1532/1512 simplified gives 383/378
  6. So, 36/56 + 20/54 = 383/378
    In mixed form: 15/378

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