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Add 12/96 and 90/63

1^st number: 12/96, 2^nd number: 1 27/63

12/96 + 90/63 is 87/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   12/96 = 12 × 21/96 × 21 = 252/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   90/63 = 90 × 32/63 × 32 = 2880/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/2016 + 2880/2016 = 252 + 2880/2016 = 3132/2016
5. 3132/2016 simplified gives 87/56
6. So, 12/96 + 90/63 = 87/56
   In mixed form: 131/56

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