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Add 35/36 and 60/56

1^st number: 35/36, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

35/36 + 60/56 is 515/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   35/36 = 35 × 14/36 × 14 = 490/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   60/56 = 60 × 9/56 × 9 = 540/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/504 + 540/504 = 490 + 540/504 = 1030/504
5. 1030/504 simplified gives 515/252
6. So, 35/36 + 60/56 = 515/252
   In mixed form: 211/252

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