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Add 6/15 and 56/50

1^st number: 6/15, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

6/15 + 56/50 is 38/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   6/15 = 6 × 10/15 × 10 = 60/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   56/50 = 56 × 3/50 × 3 = 168/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/150 + 168/150 = 60 + 168/150 = 228/150
5. 228/150 simplified gives 38/25
6. So, 6/15 + 56/50 = 38/25
   In mixed form: 113/25

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