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Add 36/21 and 10/56

1^st number: 1 15/21, 2^nd number: 10/56

36/21 + 10/56 is 53/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   36/21 = 36 × 8/21 × 8 = 288/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/168 + 30/168 = 288 + 30/168 = 318/168
5. 318/168 simplified gives 53/28
6. So, 36/21 + 10/56 = 53/28
   In mixed form: 125/28

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