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Add 28/56 and 56/5

1^st number: 28/56, 2^nd number: 11 1/5

28/56 + 56/5 is 117/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   28/56 = 28 × 5/56 × 5 = 140/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   56/5 = 56 × 56/5 × 56 = 3136/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/280 + 3136/280 = 140 + 3136/280 = 3276/280
5. 3276/280 simplified gives 117/10
6. So, 28/56 + 56/5 = 117/10
   In mixed form: 117/10

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