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Add 15/56 and 45/8

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

15/56 + 45/8 is 165/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 8 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 8 × 7 = 56,
   45/8 = 45 × 7/8 × 7 = 315/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/56 + 315/56 = 15 + 315/56 = 330/56
5. 330/56 simplified gives 165/28
6. So, 15/56 + 45/8 = 165/28
   In mixed form: 525/28

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