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Add 90/96 and 5/81

90/96 + 5/81 is 1295/1296.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
   90/96 = 90 × 27/96 × 27 = 2430/2592
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
   5/81 = 5 × 32/81 × 32 = 160/2592
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2430/2592 + 160/2592 = 2430 + 160/2592 = 2590/2592
5. 2590/2592 simplified gives 1295/1296
6. So, 90/96 + 5/81 = 1295/1296

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