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Add 36/56 and 48/20

1^st number: 36/56, 2^nd number: 2 8/20

36/56 + 48/20 is 213/70.

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,
   48/20 = 48 × 14/20 × 14 = 672/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/280 + 672/280 = 180 + 672/280 = 852/280
5. 852/280 simplified gives 213/70
6. So, 36/56 + 48/20 = 213/70
   In mixed form: 33/70

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