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Add 96/4 and 56/36

1^st number: 24 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

96/4 + 56/36 is 230/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   96/4 = 96 × 9/4 × 9 = 864/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   56/36 = 56 × 1/36 × 1 = 56/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/36 + 56/36 = 864 + 56/36 = 920/36
5. 920/36 simplified gives 230/9
6. So, 96/4 + 56/36 = 230/9
   In mixed form: 255/9

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