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Add 9/6 and 56/96

1^st number: 1 3/6, 2^nd number: 56/96

9/6 + 56/96 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   9/6 = 9 × 16/6 × 16 = 144/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   56/96 = 56 × 1/96 × 1 = 56/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/96 + 56/96 = 144 + 56/96 = 200/96
5. 200/96 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 9/6 + 56/96 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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