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Add 15/56 and 60/30

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

15/56 + 60/30 is 127/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   15/56 = 15 × 15/56 × 15 = 225/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   60/30 = 60 × 28/30 × 28 = 1680/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/840 + 1680/840 = 225 + 1680/840 = 1905/840
5. 1905/840 simplified gives 127/56
6. So, 15/56 + 60/30 = 127/56
   In mixed form: 215/56

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