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Add 1/15 and 56/10

1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 5 6/10

1/15 + 56/10 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    1/15 = 1 × 2/15 × 2 = 2/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    56/10 = 56 × 3/10 × 3 = 168/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/30 + 168/30 = 2 + 168/30 = 170/30
  5. 170/30 simplified gives 17/3
  6. So, 1/15 + 56/10 = 17/3
    In mixed form: 52/3

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