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Add 36/28 and 5/56

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 5/56

36/28 + 5/56 is 11/8.

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,
   5/56 = 5 × 1/56 × 1 = 5/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/56 + 5/56 = 72 + 5/56 = 77/56
5. 77/56 simplified gives 11/8
6. So, 36/28 + 5/56 = 11/8
   In mixed form: 13/8

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