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Add 75/8 and 90/96

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 90/96

75/8 + 90/96 is 165/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   75/8 = 75 × 12/8 × 12 = 900/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/96 + 90/96 = 900 + 90/96 = 990/96
5. 990/96 simplified gives 165/16
6. So, 75/8 + 90/96 = 165/16
   In mixed form: 105/16

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