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Add 56/15 and 70/24

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

56/15 + 70/24 is 133/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   56/15 = 56 × 8/15 × 8 = 448/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/120 + 350/120 = 448 + 350/120 = 798/120
5. 798/120 simplified gives 133/20
6. So, 56/15 + 70/24 = 133/20
   In mixed form: 613/20

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