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Add 36/56 and 24/21

1^st number: 36/56, 2^nd number: 1 3/21

36/56 + 24/21 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 21 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   24/21 = 24 × 8/21 × 8 = 192/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/168 + 192/168 = 108 + 192/168 = 300/168
5. 300/168 simplified gives 25/14
6. So, 36/56 + 24/21 = 25/14
   In mixed form: 111/14

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