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Add 56/49 and 20/32

1^st number: 1 7/49, 2^nd number: 20/32

56/49 + 20/32 is 99/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 32 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
   56/49 = 56 × 32/49 × 32 = 1792/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   20/32 = 20 × 49/32 × 49 = 980/1568
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1792/1568 + 980/1568 = 1792 + 980/1568 = 2772/1568
5. 2772/1568 simplified gives 99/56
6. So, 56/49 + 20/32 = 99/56
   In mixed form: 143/56

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