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Add 90/42 and 15/96

1^st number: 2 6/42, 2^nd number: 15/96

90/42 + 15/96 is 515/224.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   90/42 = 90 × 16/42 × 16 = 1440/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/672 + 105/672 = 1440 + 105/672 = 1545/672
5. 1545/672 simplified gives 515/224
6. So, 90/42 + 15/96 = 515/224
   In mixed form: 267/224

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