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Add 15/56 and 10/4

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

15/56 + 10/4 is 155/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 4 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   15/56 = 15 × 1/56 × 1 = 15/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   10/4 = 10 × 14/4 × 14 = 140/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/56 + 140/56 = 15 + 140/56 = 155/56
5. So, 15/56 + 10/4 = 155/56
   In mixed form: 243/56

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