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Add 15/96 and 90/84

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 1 6/84

15/96 + 90/84 is 275/224.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   90/84 = 90 × 8/84 × 8 = 720/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/672 + 720/672 = 105 + 720/672 = 825/672
5. 825/672 simplified gives 275/224
6. So, 15/96 + 90/84 = 275/224
   In mixed form: 151/224

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