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Add 15/5 and 56/8

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 7 0/8

15/5 + 56/8 is 10/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   15/5 = 15 × 8/5 × 8 = 120/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   56/8 = 56 × 5/8 × 5 = 280/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/40 + 280/40 = 120 + 280/40 = 400/40
5. 400/40 simplified gives 10/1
6. So, 15/5 + 56/8 = 10/1

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