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Add 56/36 and 20/30

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 20/30

56/36 + 20/30 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
   20/30 = 20 × 6/30 × 6 = 120/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/180 + 120/180 = 280 + 120/180 = 400/180
5. 400/180 simplified gives 20/9
6. So, 56/36 + 20/30 = 20/9
   In mixed form: 22/9

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