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Add 56/36 and 35/20

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

56/36 + 35/20 is 119/36.

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,
   35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/180 + 315/180 = 280 + 315/180 = 595/180
5. 595/180 simplified gives 119/36
6. So, 56/36 + 35/20 = 119/36
   In mixed form: 311/36

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