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Add 6/15 and 56/16

1^st number: 6/15, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

6/15 + 56/16 is 39/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   6/15 = 6 × 16/15 × 16 = 96/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   56/16 = 56 × 15/16 × 15 = 840/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/240 + 840/240 = 96 + 840/240 = 936/240
5. 936/240 simplified gives 39/10
6. So, 6/15 + 56/16 = 39/10
   In mixed form: 39/10

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