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Add 56/35 and 18/36

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 18/36

56/35 + 18/36 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   56/35 = 56 × 36/35 × 36 = 2016/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   18/36 = 18 × 35/36 × 35 = 630/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/1260 + 630/1260 = 2016 + 630/1260 = 2646/1260
5. 2646/1260 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 56/35 + 18/36 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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