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Add 80/15 and 10/56

1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 10/56

80/15 + 10/56 is 463/84.

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,
    80/15 = 80 × 56/15 × 56 = 4480/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    10/56 = 10 × 15/56 × 15 = 150/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4480/840 + 150/840 = 4480 + 150/840 = 4630/840
  5. 4630/840 simplified gives 463/84
  6. So, 80/15 + 10/56 = 463/84
    In mixed form: 543/84

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