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Add 15/56 and 54/36

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 1 18/36

15/56 + 54/36 is 99/56.

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,
   15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   54/36 = 54 × 14/36 × 14 = 756/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/504 + 756/504 = 135 + 756/504 = 891/504
5. 891/504 simplified gives 99/56
6. So, 15/56 + 54/36 = 99/56
   In mixed form: 143/56

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