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Add 75/15 and 6/56

1^st number: 5 0/15, 2^nd number: 6/56

75/15 + 6/56 is 143/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   75/15 = 75 × 56/15 × 56 = 4200/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   6/56 = 6 × 15/56 × 15 = 90/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4200/840 + 90/840 = 4200 + 90/840 = 4290/840
5. 4290/840 simplified gives 143/28
6. So, 75/15 + 6/56 = 143/28
   In mixed form: 53/28

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