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Add 36/56 and 60/30

1^st number: 36/56, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

36/56 + 60/30 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   60/30 = 60 × 28/30 × 28 = 1680/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/840 + 1680/840 = 540 + 1680/840 = 2220/840
5. 2220/840 simplified gives 37/14
6. So, 36/56 + 60/30 = 37/14
   In mixed form: 29/14

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