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Add 15/25 and 56/45

1^st number: 15/25, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

15/25 + 56/45 is 83/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   15/25 = 15 × 9/25 × 9 = 135/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   56/45 = 56 × 5/45 × 5 = 280/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/225 + 280/225 = 135 + 280/225 = 415/225
5. 415/225 simplified gives 83/45
6. So, 15/25 + 56/45 = 83/45
   In mixed form: 138/45

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