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Add 56/15 and 49/20

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

56/15 + 49/20 is 371/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   56/15 = 56 × 4/15 × 4 = 224/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   49/20 = 49 × 3/20 × 3 = 147/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/60 + 147/60 = 224 + 147/60 = 371/60
5. So, 56/15 + 49/20 = 371/60
   In mixed form: 611/60

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