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Add 1/36 and 56/35

1st number: 1/36, 2nd number: 1 21/35

1/36 + 56/35 is 293/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    1/36 = 1 × 35/36 × 35 = 35/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    56/35 = 56 × 36/35 × 36 = 2016/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/1260 + 2016/1260 = 35 + 2016/1260 = 2051/1260
  5. 2051/1260 simplified gives 293/180
  6. So, 1/36 + 56/35 = 293/180
    In mixed form: 1113/180

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