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Add 14/56 and 36/21

1^st number: 14/56, 2^nd number: 1 15/21

14/56 + 36/21 is 55/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 21 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   36/21 = 36 × 8/21 × 8 = 288/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/168 + 288/168 = 42 + 288/168 = 330/168
5. 330/168 simplified gives 55/28
6. So, 14/56 + 36/21 = 55/28
   In mixed form: 127/28

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