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Add 2/7 and 56/18

1^st number: 2/7, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

2/7 + 56/18 is 214/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
   2/7 = 2 × 18/7 × 18 = 36/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   56/18 = 56 × 7/18 × 7 = 392/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/126 + 392/126 = 36 + 392/126 = 428/126
5. 428/126 simplified gives 214/63
6. So, 2/7 + 56/18 = 214/63
   In mixed form: 325/63

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