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Add 56/25 and 54/36

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 1 18/36

56/25 + 54/36 is 187/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   56/25 = 56 × 36/25 × 36 = 2016/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   54/36 = 54 × 25/36 × 25 = 1350/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/900 + 1350/900 = 2016 + 1350/900 = 3366/900
5. 3366/900 simplified gives 187/50
6. So, 56/25 + 54/36 = 187/50
   In mixed form: 337/50

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