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Add 90/40 and 60/96

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 60/96

90/40 + 60/96 is 23/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
   90/40 = 90 × 12/40 × 12 = 1080/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/480 + 300/480 = 1080 + 300/480 = 1380/480
5. 1380/480 simplified gives 23/8
6. So, 90/40 + 60/96 = 23/8
   In mixed form: 27/8

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