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Add 56/4 and 90/96

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 90/96

56/4 + 90/96 is 239/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
   56/4 = 56 × 24/4 × 24 = 1344/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/96 + 90/96 = 1344 + 90/96 = 1434/96
5. 1434/96 simplified gives 239/16
6. So, 56/4 + 90/96 = 239/16
   In mixed form: 1415/16

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