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Add 96/15 and 56/18

1^st number: 6 6/15, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

96/15 + 56/18 is 428/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   96/15 = 96 × 6/15 × 6 = 576/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/90 + 280/90 = 576 + 280/90 = 856/90
5. 856/90 simplified gives 428/45
6. So, 96/15 + 56/18 = 428/45
   In mixed form: 923/45

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