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Add 90/60 and 15/96

1^st number: 1 30/60, 2^nd number: 15/96

90/60 + 15/96 is 53/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   90/60 = 90 × 8/60 × 8 = 720/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/480 + 75/480 = 720 + 75/480 = 795/480
5. 795/480 simplified gives 53/32
6. So, 90/60 + 15/96 = 53/32
   In mixed form: 121/32

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