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Add 96/40 and 42/90

1^st number: 2 16/40, 2^nd number: 42/90

96/40 + 42/90 is 43/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   96/40 = 96 × 9/40 × 9 = 864/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   42/90 = 42 × 4/90 × 4 = 168/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/360 + 168/360 = 864 + 168/360 = 1032/360
5. 1032/360 simplified gives 43/15
6. So, 96/40 + 42/90 = 43/15
   In mixed form: 213/15

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