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Add 35/56 and 56/3

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

35/56 + 56/3 is 463/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
   56/3 = 56 × 56/3 × 56 = 3136/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/168 + 3136/168 = 105 + 3136/168 = 3241/168
5. 3241/168 simplified gives 463/24
6. So, 35/56 + 56/3 = 463/24
   In mixed form: 197/24

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