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Add 54/36 and 42/56

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 42/56

54/36 + 42/56 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   54/36 = 54 × 14/36 × 14 = 756/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/504 + 378/504 = 756 + 378/504 = 1134/504
5. 1134/504 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 54/36 + 42/56 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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