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Add 90/56 and 15/96

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 15/96

90/56 + 15/96 is 395/224.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
   90/56 = 90 × 12/56 × 12 = 1080/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/672 + 105/672 = 1080 + 105/672 = 1185/672
5. 1185/672 simplified gives 395/224
6. So, 90/56 + 15/96 = 395/224
   In mixed form: 1171/224

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