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Add 15/75 and 56/16

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

15/75 + 56/16 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   15/75 = 15 × 16/75 × 16 = 240/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   56/16 = 56 × 75/16 × 75 = 4200/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/1200 + 4200/1200 = 240 + 4200/1200 = 4440/1200
5. 4440/1200 simplified gives 37/10
6. So, 15/75 + 56/16 = 37/10
   In mixed form: 37/10

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