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Add 56/36 and 20/48

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 20/48

56/36 + 20/48 is 71/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   56/36 = 56 × 4/36 × 4 = 224/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/144 + 60/144 = 224 + 60/144 = 284/144
5. 284/144 simplified gives 71/36
6. So, 56/36 + 20/48 = 71/36
   In mixed form: 135/36

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