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Add 15/9 and 56/35

1^st number: 1 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

15/9 + 56/35 is 49/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   15/9 = 15 × 35/9 × 35 = 525/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   56/35 = 56 × 9/35 × 9 = 504/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/315 + 504/315 = 525 + 504/315 = 1029/315
5. 1029/315 simplified gives 49/15
6. So, 15/9 + 56/35 = 49/15
   In mixed form: 34/15

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