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Add 56/15 and 24/5

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

56/15 + 24/5 is 128/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 5 is 15
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
   56/15 = 56 × 1/15 × 1 = 56/15
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
   24/5 = 24 × 3/5 × 3 = 72/15
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/15 + 72/15 = 56 + 72/15 = 128/15
5. So, 56/15 + 24/5 = 128/15
   In mixed form: 88/15

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