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Add 56/9 and 15/96

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 15/96

56/9 + 15/96 is 1837/288.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   56/9 = 56 × 32/9 × 32 = 1792/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   15/96 = 15 × 3/96 × 3 = 45/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1792/288 + 45/288 = 1792 + 45/288 = 1837/288
5. So, 56/9 + 15/96 = 1837/288
   In mixed form: 6109/288

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