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Add 96/60 and 5/90

1^st number: 1 36/60, 2^nd number: 5/90

96/60 + 5/90 is 149/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   96/60 = 96 × 3/60 × 3 = 288/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/180 + 10/180 = 288 + 10/180 = 298/180
5. 298/180 simplified gives 149/90
6. So, 96/60 + 5/90 = 149/90
   In mixed form: 159/90

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