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Add 36/9 and 90/96

1^st number: 4 0/9, 2^nd number: 90/96

36/9 + 90/96 is 79/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   36/9 = 36 × 32/9 × 32 = 1152/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   90/96 = 90 × 3/96 × 3 = 270/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/288 + 270/288 = 1152 + 270/288 = 1422/288
5. 1422/288 simplified gives 79/16
6. So, 36/9 + 90/96 = 79/16
   In mixed form: 415/16

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