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Add 90/75 and 27/96

1^st number: 1 15/75, 2^nd number: 27/96

90/75 + 27/96 is 237/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   90/75 = 90 × 32/75 × 32 = 2880/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   27/96 = 27 × 25/96 × 25 = 675/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2880/2400 + 675/2400 = 2880 + 675/2400 = 3555/2400
5. 3555/2400 simplified gives 237/160
6. So, 90/75 + 27/96 = 237/160
   In mixed form: 177/160

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