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Add 75/12 and 90/96

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 90/96

75/12 + 90/96 is 115/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   75/12 = 75 × 8/12 × 8 = 600/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/96 + 90/96 = 600 + 90/96 = 690/96
5. 690/96 simplified gives 115/16
6. So, 75/12 + 90/96 = 115/16
   In mixed form: 73/16

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