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Add 2/36 and 1/56

2/36 + 1/56 is 37/504.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   2/36 = 2 × 14/36 × 14 = 28/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/504 + 9/504 = 28 + 9/504 = 37/504
5. So, 2/36 + 1/56 = 37/504

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