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Add 21/4 and 56/18

1^st number: 5 1/4, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

21/4 + 56/18 is 301/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   21/4 = 21 × 9/4 × 9 = 189/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   56/18 = 56 × 2/18 × 2 = 112/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/36 + 112/36 = 189 + 112/36 = 301/36
5. So, 21/4 + 56/18 = 301/36
   In mixed form: 813/36

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