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Add 15/56 and 80/50

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 1 30/50

15/56 + 80/50 is 523/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   15/56 = 15 × 25/56 × 25 = 375/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   80/50 = 80 × 28/50 × 28 = 2240/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/1400 + 2240/1400 = 375 + 2240/1400 = 2615/1400
5. 2615/1400 simplified gives 523/280
6. So, 15/56 + 80/50 = 523/280
   In mixed form: 1243/280

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