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Add 36/15 and 56/49

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

36/15 + 56/49 is 124/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
   36/15 = 36 × 49/15 × 49 = 1764/735
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
   56/49 = 56 × 15/49 × 15 = 840/735
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/735 + 840/735 = 1764 + 840/735 = 2604/735
5. 2604/735 simplified gives 124/35
6. So, 36/15 + 56/49 = 124/35
   In mixed form: 319/35

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