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Add 90/96 and 42/8

1^st number: 90/96, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

90/96 + 42/8 is 99/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 8 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 8 × 12 = 96,
   42/8 = 42 × 12/8 × 12 = 504/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/96 + 504/96 = 90 + 504/96 = 594/96
5. 594/96 simplified gives 99/16
6. So, 90/96 + 42/8 = 99/16
   In mixed form: 63/16

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