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Add 35/9 and 28/56

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 28/56

35/9 + 28/56 is 79/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   35/9 = 35 × 56/9 × 56 = 1960/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   28/56 = 28 × 9/56 × 9 = 252/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/504 + 252/504 = 1960 + 252/504 = 2212/504
5. 2212/504 simplified gives 79/18
6. So, 35/9 + 28/56 = 79/18
   In mixed form: 47/18

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