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Add 90/96 and 42/28

1^st number: 90/96, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

90/96 + 42/28 is 39/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   90/96 = 90 × 7/96 × 7 = 630/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   42/28 = 42 × 24/28 × 24 = 1008/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/672 + 1008/672 = 630 + 1008/672 = 1638/672
5. 1638/672 simplified gives 39/16
6. So, 90/96 + 42/28 = 39/16
   In mixed form: 27/16

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