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Add 25/15 and 56/16

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

25/15 + 56/16 is 31/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   25/15 = 25 × 16/15 × 16 = 400/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   56/16 = 56 × 15/16 × 15 = 840/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/240 + 840/240 = 400 + 840/240 = 1240/240
5. 1240/240 simplified gives 31/6
6. So, 25/15 + 56/16 = 31/6
   In mixed form: 51/6

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