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Add 81/56 and 20/36

1^st number: 1 25/56, 2^nd number: 20/36

81/56 + 20/36 is 1009/504.

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,
   81/56 = 81 × 9/56 × 9 = 729/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   20/36 = 20 × 14/36 × 14 = 280/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   729/504 + 280/504 = 729 + 280/504 = 1009/504
5. So, 81/56 + 20/36 = 1009/504
   In mixed form: 21/504

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