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Add 9/4 and 56/15

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 3 11/15

9/4 + 56/15 is 359/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   9/4 = 9 × 15/4 × 15 = 135/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   56/15 = 56 × 4/15 × 4 = 224/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/60 + 224/60 = 135 + 224/60 = 359/60
5. So, 9/4 + 56/15 = 359/60
   In mixed form: 559/60

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