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Add 90/72 and 20/96

1^st number: 1 18/72, 2^nd number: 20/96

90/72 + 20/96 is 35/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   90/72 = 90 × 4/72 × 4 = 360/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   20/96 = 20 × 3/96 × 3 = 60/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/288 + 60/288 = 360 + 60/288 = 420/288
5. 420/288 simplified gives 35/24
6. So, 90/72 + 20/96 = 35/24
   In mixed form: 111/24

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