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Add 56/30 and 21/36

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 21/36

56/30 + 21/36 is 49/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   56/30 = 56 × 6/30 × 6 = 336/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/180 + 105/180 = 336 + 105/180 = 441/180
5. 441/180 simplified gives 49/20
6. So, 56/30 + 21/36 = 49/20
   In mixed form: 29/20

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