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Add 15/25 and 56/28

1^st number: 15/25, 2^nd number: 2 0/28

15/25 + 56/28 is 13/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
   15/25 = 15 × 28/25 × 28 = 420/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   56/28 = 56 × 25/28 × 25 = 1400/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/700 + 1400/700 = 420 + 1400/700 = 1820/700
5. 1820/700 simplified gives 13/5
6. So, 15/25 + 56/28 = 13/5
   In mixed form: 23/5

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