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Add 35/56 and 56/18

1^st number: 35/56, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

35/56 + 56/18 is 269/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   35/56 = 35 × 9/56 × 9 = 315/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   56/18 = 56 × 28/18 × 28 = 1568/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/504 + 1568/504 = 315 + 1568/504 = 1883/504
5. 1883/504 simplified gives 269/72
6. So, 35/56 + 56/18 = 269/72
   In mixed form: 353/72

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