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Add 56/36 and 14/60

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 14/60

56/36 + 14/60 is 161/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/180 + 42/180 = 280 + 42/180 = 322/180
5. 322/180 simplified gives 161/90
6. So, 56/36 + 14/60 = 161/90
   In mixed form: 171/90

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