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Add 84/24 and 90/96

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 90/96

84/24 + 90/96 is 71/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   84/24 = 84 × 4/24 × 4 = 336/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/96 + 90/96 = 336 + 90/96 = 426/96
5. 426/96 simplified gives 71/16
6. So, 84/24 + 90/96 = 71/16
   In mixed form: 47/16

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