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Add 90/30 and 96/40

1^st number: 3 0/30, 2^nd number: 2 16/40

90/30 + 96/40 is 27/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   90/30 = 90 × 4/30 × 4 = 360/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   96/40 = 96 × 3/40 × 3 = 288/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/120 + 288/120 = 360 + 288/120 = 648/120
5. 648/120 simplified gives 27/5
6. So, 90/30 + 96/40 = 27/5
   In mixed form: 52/5

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