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Add 36/56 and 42/36

1^st number: 36/56, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

36/56 + 42/36 is 38/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   36/56 = 36 × 9/56 × 9 = 324/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   42/36 = 42 × 14/36 × 14 = 588/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/504 + 588/504 = 324 + 588/504 = 912/504
5. 912/504 simplified gives 38/21
6. So, 36/56 + 42/36 = 38/21
   In mixed form: 117/21

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