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Add 56/36 and 30/96

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 30/96

56/36 + 30/96 is 269/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   56/36 = 56 × 8/36 × 8 = 448/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/288 + 90/288 = 448 + 90/288 = 538/288
5. 538/288 simplified gives 269/144
6. So, 56/36 + 30/96 = 269/144
   In mixed form: 1125/144

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