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Add 45/18 and 90/96

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 90/96

45/18 + 90/96 is 55/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   45/18 = 45 × 16/18 × 16 = 720/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   90/96 = 90 × 3/96 × 3 = 270/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/288 + 270/288 = 720 + 270/288 = 990/288
5. 990/288 simplified gives 55/16
6. So, 45/18 + 90/96 = 55/16
   In mixed form: 37/16

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