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Add 45/60 and 96/90

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

45/60 + 96/90 is 109/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   96/90 = 96 × 2/90 × 2 = 192/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/180 + 192/180 = 135 + 192/180 = 327/180
5. 327/180 simplified gives 109/60
6. So, 45/60 + 96/90 = 109/60
   In mixed form: 149/60

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