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Add 36/28 and 42/56

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 42/56

36/28 + 42/56 is 57/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   36/28 = 36 × 2/28 × 2 = 72/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   42/56 = 42 × 1/56 × 1 = 42/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/56 + 42/56 = 72 + 42/56 = 114/56
5. 114/56 simplified gives 57/28
6. So, 36/28 + 42/56 = 57/28
   In mixed form: 21/28

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