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Add 56/35 and 36/84

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 36/84

56/35 + 36/84 is 71/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   56/35 = 56 × 12/35 × 12 = 672/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   36/84 = 36 × 5/84 × 5 = 180/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/420 + 180/420 = 672 + 180/420 = 852/420
5. 852/420 simplified gives 71/35
6. So, 56/35 + 36/84 = 71/35
   In mixed form: 21/35

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