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Add 56/15 and 25/50

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 25/50

56/15 + 25/50 is 127/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   56/15 = 56 × 10/15 × 10 = 560/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/150 + 75/150 = 560 + 75/150 = 635/150
5. 635/150 simplified gives 127/30
6. So, 56/15 + 25/50 = 127/30
   In mixed form: 47/30

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