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Add 35/56 and 56/36

1^st number: 35/56, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

35/56 + 56/36 is 157/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 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 36 × 14 = 504,
   56/36 = 56 × 14/36 × 14 = 784/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/504 + 784/504 = 315 + 784/504 = 1099/504
5. 1099/504 simplified gives 157/72
6. So, 35/56 + 56/36 = 157/72
   In mixed form: 213/72

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