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Add 56/25 and 36/84

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 36/84

56/25 + 36/84 is 467/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   56/25 = 56 × 84/25 × 84 = 4704/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   36/84 = 36 × 25/84 × 25 = 900/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4704/2100 + 900/2100 = 4704 + 900/2100 = 5604/2100
5. 5604/2100 simplified gives 467/175
6. So, 56/25 + 36/84 = 467/175
   In mixed form: 2117/175

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