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Add 36/56 and 90/28

1^st number: 36/56, 2^nd number: 3 6/28

36/56 + 90/28 is 27/7.

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,
   90/28 = 90 × 2/28 × 2 = 180/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/56 + 180/56 = 36 + 180/56 = 216/56
5. 216/56 simplified gives 27/7
6. So, 36/56 + 90/28 = 27/7
   In mixed form: 36/7

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