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Add 56/36 and 42/3

1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 14 0/3

56/36 + 42/3 is 140/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 3 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 3 × 12 = 36,
    42/3 = 42 × 12/3 × 12 = 504/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/36 + 504/36 = 56 + 504/36 = 560/36
  5. 560/36 simplified gives 140/9
  6. So, 56/36 + 42/3 = 140/9
    In mixed form: 155/9

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