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Add 64/12 and 56/36

1^st number: 5 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

64/12 + 56/36 is 62/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   64/12 = 64 × 3/12 × 3 = 192/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   56/36 = 56 × 1/36 × 1 = 56/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/36 + 56/36 = 192 + 56/36 = 248/36
5. 248/36 simplified gives 62/9
6. So, 64/12 + 56/36 = 62/9
   In mixed form: 68/9

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