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Add 75/15 and 56/80

1^st number: 5 0/15, 2^nd number: 56/80

75/15 + 56/80 is 57/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   75/15 = 75 × 16/15 × 16 = 1200/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/240 + 168/240 = 1200 + 168/240 = 1368/240
5. 1368/240 simplified gives 57/10
6. So, 75/15 + 56/80 = 57/10
   In mixed form: 57/10

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