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Add 16/28 and 56/36

1^st number: 16/28, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

16/28 + 56/36 is 134/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   16/28 = 16 × 9/28 × 9 = 144/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   56/36 = 56 × 7/36 × 7 = 392/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/252 + 392/252 = 144 + 392/252 = 536/252
5. 536/252 simplified gives 134/63
6. So, 16/28 + 56/36 = 134/63
   In mixed form: 28/63

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