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Add 14/6 and 56/36

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

14/6 + 56/36 is 35/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   14/6 = 14 × 6/6 × 6 = 84/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   56/36 = 56 × 1/36 × 1 = 56/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/36 + 56/36 = 84 + 56/36 = 140/36
5. 140/36 simplified gives 35/9
6. So, 14/6 + 56/36 = 35/9
   In mixed form: 38/9

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