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Add 3/15 and 56/16

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

3/15 + 56/16 is 37/10.

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,
    3/15 = 3 × 16/15 × 16 = 48/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    56/16 = 56 × 15/16 × 15 = 840/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/240 + 840/240 = 48 + 840/240 = 888/240
  5. 888/240 simplified gives 37/10
  6. So, 3/15 + 56/16 = 37/10
    In mixed form: 37/10

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