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Add 90/16 and 15/96

1^st number: 5 10/16, 2^nd number: 15/96

90/16 + 15/96 is 185/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
   90/16 = 90 × 6/16 × 6 = 540/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   15/96 = 15 × 1/96 × 1 = 15/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/96 + 15/96 = 540 + 15/96 = 555/96
5. 555/96 simplified gives 185/32
6. So, 90/16 + 15/96 = 185/32
   In mixed form: 525/32

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