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Add 15/24 and 45/56

15/24 + 45/56 is 10/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/168 + 135/168 = 105 + 135/168 = 240/168
5. 240/168 simplified gives 10/7
6. So, 15/24 + 45/56 = 10/7
   In mixed form: 13/7

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