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Add 28/56 and 35/36

28/56 + 35/36 is 53/36.

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,
    28/56 = 28 × 9/56 × 9 = 252/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    35/36 = 35 × 14/36 × 14 = 490/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/504 + 490/504 = 252 + 490/504 = 742/504
  5. 742/504 simplified gives 53/36
  6. So, 28/56 + 35/36 = 53/36
    In mixed form: 117/36

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