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Add 56/24 and 81/15

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 5 6/15

56/24 + 81/15 is 116/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   81/15 = 81 × 8/15 × 8 = 648/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/120 + 648/120 = 280 + 648/120 = 928/120
5. 928/120 simplified gives 116/15
6. So, 56/24 + 81/15 = 116/15
   In mixed form: 711/15

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