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Add 15/56 and 6/16

15/56 + 6/16 is 9/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   15/56 = 15 × 2/56 × 2 = 30/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/112 + 42/112 = 30 + 42/112 = 72/112
5. 72/112 simplified gives 9/14
6. So, 15/56 + 6/16 = 9/14

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