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Add 15/50 and 56/6

1^st number: 15/50, 2^nd number: 9 2/6

15/50 + 56/6 is 289/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   56/6 = 56 × 25/6 × 25 = 1400/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/150 + 1400/150 = 45 + 1400/150 = 1445/150
5. 1445/150 simplified gives 289/30
6. So, 15/50 + 56/6 = 289/30
   In mixed form: 919/30

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