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Add 15/35 and 60/56

1^st number: 15/35, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

15/35 + 60/56 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   15/35 = 15 × 8/35 × 8 = 120/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   60/56 = 60 × 5/56 × 5 = 300/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/280 + 300/280 = 120 + 300/280 = 420/280
5. 420/280 simplified gives 3/2
6. So, 15/35 + 60/56 = 3/2
   In mixed form: 11/2

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