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Add 2/56 and 35/36

2/56 + 35/36 is 127/126.

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,
    2/56 = 2 × 9/56 × 9 = 18/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    35/36 = 35 × 14/36 × 14 = 490/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/504 + 490/504 = 18 + 490/504 = 508/504
  5. 508/504 simplified gives 127/126
  6. So, 2/56 + 35/36 = 127/126
    In mixed form: 11/126

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