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Add 25/15 and 27/56

1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 27/56

25/15 + 27/56 is 361/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    25/15 = 25 × 56/15 × 56 = 1400/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    27/56 = 27 × 15/56 × 15 = 405/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/840 + 405/840 = 1400 + 405/840 = 1805/840
  5. 1805/840 simplified gives 361/168
  6. So, 25/15 + 27/56 = 361/168
    In mixed form: 225/168

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