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Add 60/56 and 20/36

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 20/36

60/56 + 20/36 is 205/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   60/56 = 60 × 9/56 × 9 = 540/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   20/36 = 20 × 14/36 × 14 = 280/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/504 + 280/504 = 540 + 280/504 = 820/504
5. 820/504 simplified gives 205/126
6. So, 60/56 + 20/36 = 205/126
   In mixed form: 179/126

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