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Add 36/28 and 5/12

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 5/12

36/28 + 5/12 is 143/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   36/28 = 36 × 3/28 × 3 = 108/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/84 + 35/84 = 108 + 35/84 = 143/84
5. So, 36/28 + 5/12 = 143/84
   In mixed form: 159/84

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