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Add 56/36 and 72/75

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 72/75

56/36 + 72/75 is 566/225.

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,
   72/75 = 72 × 12/75 × 12 = 864/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/900 + 864/900 = 1400 + 864/900 = 2264/900
5. 2264/900 simplified gives 566/225
6. So, 56/36 + 72/75 = 566/225
   In mixed form: 2116/225

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