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Add 56/15 and 35/56

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 35/56

56/15 + 35/56 is 523/120.

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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,
   56/15 = 56 × 56/15 × 56 = 3136/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   35/56 = 35 × 15/56 × 15 = 525/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3136/840 + 525/840 = 3136 + 525/840 = 3661/840
5. 3661/840 simplified gives 523/120
6. So, 56/15 + 35/56 = 523/120
   In mixed form: 443/120

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