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Add 56/28 and 14/36

1^st number: 2 0/28, 2^nd number: 14/36

56/28 + 14/36 is 43/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   56/28 = 56 × 9/28 × 9 = 504/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/252 + 98/252 = 504 + 98/252 = 602/252
5. 602/252 simplified gives 43/18
6. So, 56/28 + 14/36 = 43/18
   In mixed form: 27/18

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