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Add 80/96 and 90/72

1^st number: 80/96, 2^nd number: 1 18/72

80/96 + 90/72 is 25/12.

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,
   80/96 = 80 × 3/96 × 3 = 240/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   90/72 = 90 × 4/72 × 4 = 360/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/288 + 360/288 = 240 + 360/288 = 600/288
5. 600/288 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 80/96 + 90/72 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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