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Add 56/15 and 12/25

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 12/25

56/15 + 12/25 is 316/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   56/15 = 56 × 5/15 × 5 = 280/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   12/25 = 12 × 3/25 × 3 = 36/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/75 + 36/75 = 280 + 36/75 = 316/75
5. So, 56/15 + 12/25 = 316/75
   In mixed form: 416/75

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