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Add 2/90 and 72/96

2/90 + 72/96 is 139/180.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   2/90 = 2 × 16/90 × 16 = 32/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   72/96 = 72 × 15/96 × 15 = 1080/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/1440 + 1080/1440 = 32 + 1080/1440 = 1112/1440
5. 1112/1440 simplified gives 139/180
6. So, 2/90 + 72/96 = 139/180

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