Add the following fractions: 215 + 13

Express your answer as a fraction in simplified form.(1 point)

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To add the fractions \( \frac{215}{1} + \frac{13}{1} \), we can combine them since they have the same denominator:

\[ \frac{215}{1} + \frac{13}{1} = \frac{215 + 13}{1} = \frac{228}{1} \]

The simplified form of \( \frac{228}{1} \) is simply 228.

So, \( 215 + 13 = 228 \) expressed as a fraction in simplified form is:

\[ \frac{228}{1} \]

Thus, the final answer is:

\[ \frac{228}{1} \text{ or } 228 \]