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Add 90/36 and 15/96

1^st number: 2 18/36, 2^nd number: 15/96

90/36 + 15/96 is 85/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   90/36 = 90 × 8/36 × 8 = 720/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   15/96 = 15 × 3/96 × 3 = 45/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/288 + 45/288 = 720 + 45/288 = 765/288
5. 765/288 simplified gives 85/32
6. So, 90/36 + 15/96 = 85/32
   In mixed form: 221/32

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