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Add 36/28 and 56/75

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 56/75

36/28 + 56/75 is 1067/525.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   36/28 = 36 × 75/28 × 75 = 2700/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   56/75 = 56 × 28/75 × 28 = 1568/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2700/2100 + 1568/2100 = 2700 + 1568/2100 = 4268/2100
5. 4268/2100 simplified gives 1067/525
6. So, 36/28 + 56/75 = 1067/525
   In mixed form: 217/525

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