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Add 3/15 and 56/45

1^st number: 3/15, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

3/15 + 56/45 is 13/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   3/15 = 3 × 3/15 × 3 = 9/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   56/45 = 56 × 1/45 × 1 = 56/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   9/45 + 56/45 = 9 + 56/45 = 65/45
5. 65/45 simplified gives 13/9
6. So, 3/15 + 56/45 = 13/9
   In mixed form: 14/9

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