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Add 90/24 and 60/96

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 60/96

90/24 + 60/96 is 35/8.

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,
   90/24 = 90 × 4/24 × 4 = 360/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/96 + 60/96 = 360 + 60/96 = 420/96
5. 420/96 simplified gives 35/8
6. So, 90/24 + 60/96 = 35/8
   In mixed form: 43/8

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