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Add 64/16 and 56/36

1^st number: 4 0/16, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

64/16 + 56/36 is 50/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   64/16 = 64 × 9/16 × 9 = 576/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   56/36 = 56 × 4/36 × 4 = 224/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/144 + 224/144 = 576 + 224/144 = 800/144
5. 800/144 simplified gives 50/9
6. So, 64/16 + 56/36 = 50/9
   In mixed form: 55/9

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