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Add 9/24 and 15/6

1^st number: 9/24, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

9/24 + 15/6 is 23/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   9/24 = 9 × 1/24 × 1 = 9/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   15/6 = 15 × 4/6 × 4 = 60/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   9/24 + 60/24 = 9 + 60/24 = 69/24
5. 69/24 simplified gives 23/8
6. So, 9/24 + 15/6 = 23/8
   In mixed form: 27/8

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