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Add 36/56 and 2/4

36/56 + 2/4 is 8/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 4 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   36/56 = 36 × 1/56 × 1 = 36/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   2/4 = 2 × 14/4 × 14 = 28/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/56 + 28/56 = 36 + 28/56 = 64/56
5. 64/56 simplified gives 8/7
6. So, 36/56 + 2/4 = 8/7
   In mixed form: 11/7

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