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Add 98/15 and 28/56

1^st number: 6 8/15, 2^nd number: 28/56

98/15 + 28/56 is 211/30.

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,
   98/15 = 98 × 56/15 × 56 = 5488/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   28/56 = 28 × 15/56 × 15 = 420/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5488/840 + 420/840 = 5488 + 420/840 = 5908/840
5. 5908/840 simplified gives 211/30
6. So, 98/15 + 28/56 = 211/30
   In mixed form: 71/30

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