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Add 56/9 and 42/36

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

56/9 + 42/36 is 133/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   56/9 = 56 × 4/9 × 4 = 224/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/36 + 42/36 = 224 + 42/36 = 266/36
5. 266/36 simplified gives 133/18
6. So, 56/9 + 42/36 = 133/18
   In mixed form: 77/18

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