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Add 56/36 and 5/20

1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 5/20

56/36 + 5/20 is 65/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/180 + 45/180 = 280 + 45/180 = 325/180
  5. 325/180 simplified gives 65/36
  6. So, 56/36 + 5/20 = 65/36
    In mixed form: 129/36

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