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Add 48/8 and 56/36

1^st number: 6 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

48/8 + 56/36 is 68/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   48/8 = 48 × 9/8 × 9 = 432/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   56/36 = 56 × 2/36 × 2 = 112/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/72 + 112/72 = 432 + 112/72 = 544/72
5. 544/72 simplified gives 68/9
6. So, 48/8 + 56/36 = 68/9
   In mixed form: 75/9

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