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Add 56/36 and 42/81

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 42/81

56/36 + 42/81 is 56/27.

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,
   42/81 = 42 × 4/81 × 4 = 168/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/324 + 168/324 = 504 + 168/324 = 672/324
5. 672/324 simplified gives 56/27
6. So, 56/36 + 42/81 = 56/27
   In mixed form: 22/27

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