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Add 56/5 and 72/36

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 2 0/36

56/5 + 72/36 is 66/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   56/5 = 56 × 36/5 × 36 = 2016/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/180 + 360/180 = 2016 + 360/180 = 2376/180
5. 2376/180 simplified gives 66/5
6. So, 56/5 + 72/36 = 66/5
   In mixed form: 131/5

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