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Add 90/96 and 20/16

1^st number: 90/96, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

90/96 + 20/16 is 35/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 16 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
   20/16 = 20 × 6/16 × 6 = 120/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/96 + 120/96 = 90 + 120/96 = 210/96
5. 210/96 simplified gives 35/16
6. So, 90/96 + 20/16 = 35/16
   In mixed form: 23/16

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