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Add 36/56 and 6/28

36/56 + 6/28 is 6/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 28 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 28 × 2 = 56,
   6/28 = 6 × 2/28 × 2 = 12/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/56 + 12/56 = 36 + 12/56 = 48/56
5. 48/56 simplified gives 6/7
6. So, 36/56 + 6/28 = 6/7

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