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Add 56/36 and 3/4

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 3/4

56/36 + 3/4 is 83/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   56/36 = 56 × 1/36 × 1 = 56/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   3/4 = 3 × 9/4 × 9 = 27/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/36 + 27/36 = 56 + 27/36 = 83/36
5. So, 56/36 + 3/4 = 83/36
   In mixed form: 211/36

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