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Add 56/36 and 45/49

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 45/49

56/36 + 45/49 is 1091/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   56/36 = 56 × 49/36 × 49 = 2744/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   45/49 = 45 × 36/49 × 36 = 1620/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/1764 + 1620/1764 = 2744 + 1620/1764 = 4364/1764
5. 4364/1764 simplified gives 1091/441
6. So, 56/36 + 45/49 = 1091/441
   In mixed form: 2209/441

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