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Add 9/36 and 56/49

1^st number: 9/36, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

9/36 + 56/49 is 39/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   9/36 = 9 × 49/36 × 49 = 441/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   56/49 = 56 × 36/49 × 36 = 2016/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/1764 + 2016/1764 = 441 + 2016/1764 = 2457/1764
5. 2457/1764 simplified gives 39/28
6. So, 9/36 + 56/49 = 39/28
   In mixed form: 111/28

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