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Add 90/20 and 15/96

1^st number: 4 10/20, 2^nd number: 15/96

90/20 + 15/96 is 149/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   90/20 = 90 × 24/20 × 24 = 2160/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/480 + 75/480 = 2160 + 75/480 = 2235/480
5. 2235/480 simplified gives 149/32
6. So, 90/20 + 15/96 = 149/32
   In mixed form: 421/32

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