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Add 6/2 and 56/9

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

6/2 + 56/9 is 83/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
   6/2 = 6 × 9/2 × 9 = 54/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   56/9 = 56 × 2/9 × 2 = 112/18
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/18 + 112/18 = 54 + 112/18 = 166/18
5. 166/18 simplified gives 83/9
6. So, 6/2 + 56/9 = 83/9
   In mixed form: 92/9

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