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Add 56/36 and 25/20

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 1 5/20

56/36 + 25/20 is 101/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
   25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/180 + 225/180 = 280 + 225/180 = 505/180
5. 505/180 simplified gives 101/36
6. So, 56/36 + 25/20 = 101/36
   In mixed form: 229/36

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