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Add 35/21 and 18/56

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 18/56

35/21 + 18/56 is 167/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   35/21 = 35 × 8/21 × 8 = 280/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/168 + 54/168 = 280 + 54/168 = 334/168
5. 334/168 simplified gives 167/84
6. So, 35/21 + 18/56 = 167/84
   In mixed form: 183/84

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