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Add 84/56 and 15/36

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 15/36

84/56 + 15/36 is 23/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   84/56 = 84 × 9/56 × 9 = 756/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   15/36 = 15 × 14/36 × 14 = 210/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/504 + 210/504 = 756 + 210/504 = 966/504
5. 966/504 simplified gives 23/12
6. So, 84/56 + 15/36 = 23/12
   In mixed form: 111/12

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