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Add 56/35 and 36/30

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 1 6/30

56/35 + 36/30 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   56/35 = 56 × 6/35 × 6 = 336/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   36/30 = 36 × 7/30 × 7 = 252/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/210 + 252/210 = 336 + 252/210 = 588/210
5. 588/210 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 56/35 + 36/30 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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