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Add 90/45 and 12/96

1^st number: 2 0/45, 2^nd number: 12/96

90/45 + 12/96 is 17/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   90/45 = 90 × 32/45 × 32 = 2880/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   12/96 = 12 × 15/96 × 15 = 180/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/1440 + 180/1440 = 2880 + 180/1440 = 3060/1440
5. 3060/1440 simplified gives 17/8
6. So, 90/45 + 12/96 = 17/8
   In mixed form: 21/8

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