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Add 36/8 and 54/56

1^st number: 4 4/8, 2^nd number: 54/56

36/8 + 54/56 is 153/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   36/8 = 36 × 7/8 × 7 = 252/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   54/56 = 54 × 1/56 × 1 = 54/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/56 + 54/56 = 252 + 54/56 = 306/56
5. 306/56 simplified gives 153/28
6. So, 36/8 + 54/56 = 153/28
   In mixed form: 513/28

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