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Add 35/18 and 56/28

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 2 0/28

35/18 + 56/28 is 71/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   35/18 = 35 × 14/18 × 14 = 490/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   56/28 = 56 × 9/28 × 9 = 504/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/252 + 504/252 = 490 + 504/252 = 994/252
5. 994/252 simplified gives 71/18
6. So, 35/18 + 56/28 = 71/18
   In mixed form: 317/18

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