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Add 35/2 and 56/15

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 3 11/15

35/2 + 56/15 is 637/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
   35/2 = 35 × 15/2 × 15 = 525/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   56/15 = 56 × 2/15 × 2 = 112/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/30 + 112/30 = 525 + 112/30 = 637/30
5. So, 35/2 + 56/15 = 637/30
   In mixed form: 217/30

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