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Add 96/15 and 50/90

1^st number: 6 6/15, 2^nd number: 50/90

96/15 + 50/90 is 313/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   96/15 = 96 × 6/15 × 6 = 576/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/90 + 50/90 = 576 + 50/90 = 626/90
5. 626/90 simplified gives 313/45
6. So, 96/15 + 50/90 = 313/45
   In mixed form: 643/45

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