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Add 90/40 and 96/16

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 6 0/16

90/40 + 96/16 is 33/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   90/40 = 90 × 2/40 × 2 = 180/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   96/16 = 96 × 5/16 × 5 = 480/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/80 + 480/80 = 180 + 480/80 = 660/80
5. 660/80 simplified gives 33/4
6. So, 90/40 + 96/16 = 33/4
   In mixed form: 81/4

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