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Add 8/56 and 56/15

1^st number: 8/56, 2^nd number: 3 11/15

8/56 + 56/15 is 407/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   8/56 = 8 × 15/56 × 15 = 120/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   56/15 = 56 × 56/15 × 56 = 3136/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/840 + 3136/840 = 120 + 3136/840 = 3256/840
5. 3256/840 simplified gives 407/105
6. So, 8/56 + 56/15 = 407/105
   In mixed form: 392/105

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