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Add 56/36 and 35/81

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 35/81

56/36 + 35/81 is 161/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
   56/36 = 56 × 9/36 × 9 = 504/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   35/81 = 35 × 4/81 × 4 = 140/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/324 + 140/324 = 504 + 140/324 = 644/324
5. 644/324 simplified gives 161/81
6. So, 56/36 + 35/81 = 161/81
   In mixed form: 180/81

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