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Add 9/12 and 15/6

1^st number: 9/12, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

9/12 + 15/6 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   9/12 = 9 × 1/12 × 1 = 9/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   15/6 = 15 × 2/6 × 2 = 30/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   9/12 + 30/12 = 9 + 30/12 = 39/12
5. 39/12 simplified gives 13/4
6. So, 9/12 + 15/6 = 13/4
   In mixed form: 31/4

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