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Add 48/15 and 80/56

1^st number: 3 3/15, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

48/15 + 80/56 is 162/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   48/15 = 48 × 56/15 × 56 = 2688/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   80/56 = 80 × 15/56 × 15 = 1200/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/840 + 1200/840 = 2688 + 1200/840 = 3888/840
5. 3888/840 simplified gives 162/35
6. So, 48/15 + 80/56 = 162/35
   In mixed form: 422/35

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