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Add 56/20 and 36/80

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 36/80

56/20 + 36/80 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   56/20 = 56 × 4/20 × 4 = 224/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   36/80 = 36 × 1/80 × 1 = 36/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/80 + 36/80 = 224 + 36/80 = 260/80
5. 260/80 simplified gives 13/4
6. So, 56/20 + 36/80 = 13/4
   In mixed form: 31/4

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