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Add 15/45 and 35/56

15/45 + 35/56 is 23/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   15/45 = 15 × 56/45 × 56 = 840/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   35/56 = 35 × 45/56 × 45 = 1575/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/2520 + 1575/2520 = 840 + 1575/2520 = 2415/2520
5. 2415/2520 simplified gives 23/24
6. So, 15/45 + 35/56 = 23/24

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