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Add 56/36 and 60/30

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

56/36 + 60/30 is 32/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
   60/30 = 60 × 6/30 × 6 = 360/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/180 + 360/180 = 280 + 360/180 = 640/180
5. 640/180 simplified gives 32/9
6. So, 56/36 + 60/30 = 32/9
   In mixed form: 35/9

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