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Add 56/36 and 60/75

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 60/75

56/36 + 60/75 is 106/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   56/36 = 56 × 25/36 × 25 = 1400/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   60/75 = 60 × 12/75 × 12 = 720/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/900 + 720/900 = 1400 + 720/900 = 2120/900
5. 2120/900 simplified gives 106/45
6. So, 56/36 + 60/75 = 106/45
   In mixed form: 216/45

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