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Add 15/56 and 72/35

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

15/56 + 72/35 is 93/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
   72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/280 + 576/280 = 75 + 576/280 = 651/280
5. 651/280 simplified gives 93/40
6. So, 15/56 + 72/35 = 93/40
   In mixed form: 213/40

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