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Add 15/56 and 24/70

15/56 + 24/70 is 171/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/280 + 96/280 = 75 + 96/280 = 171/280
5. So, 15/56 + 24/70 = 171/280

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