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Add 15/3 and 54/56

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 54/56

15/3 + 54/56 is 167/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
   15/3 = 15 × 56/3 × 56 = 840/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/168 + 162/168 = 840 + 162/168 = 1002/168
5. 1002/168 simplified gives 167/28
6. So, 15/3 + 54/56 = 167/28
   In mixed form: 527/28

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