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Add 5/96 and 90/72

1^st number: 5/96, 2^nd number: 1 18/72

5/96 + 90/72 is 125/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   90/72 = 90 × 4/72 × 4 = 360/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/288 + 360/288 = 15 + 360/288 = 375/288
5. 375/288 simplified gives 125/96
6. So, 5/96 + 90/72 = 125/96
   In mixed form: 129/96

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