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Add 90/15 and 60/96

1^st number: 6 0/15, 2^nd number: 60/96

90/15 + 60/96 is 53/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   90/15 = 90 × 32/15 × 32 = 2880/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/480 + 300/480 = 2880 + 300/480 = 3180/480
5. 3180/480 simplified gives 53/8
6. So, 90/15 + 60/96 = 53/8
   In mixed form: 65/8

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