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Add 56/4 and 42/36

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

56/4 + 42/36 is 91/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   56/4 = 56 × 9/4 × 9 = 504/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/36 + 42/36 = 504 + 42/36 = 546/36
5. 546/36 simplified gives 91/6
6. So, 56/4 + 42/36 = 91/6
   In mixed form: 151/6

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