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Add 56/36 and 45/7

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

56/36 + 45/7 is 503/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   56/36 = 56 × 7/36 × 7 = 392/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
   45/7 = 45 × 36/7 × 36 = 1620/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/252 + 1620/252 = 392 + 1620/252 = 2012/252
5. 2012/252 simplified gives 503/63
6. So, 56/36 + 45/7 = 503/63
   In mixed form: 762/63

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