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Add 96/90 and 14/72

1^st number: 1 6/90, 2^nd number: 14/72

96/90 + 14/72 is 227/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   96/90 = 96 × 4/90 × 4 = 384/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/360 + 70/360 = 384 + 70/360 = 454/360
5. 454/360 simplified gives 227/180
6. So, 96/90 + 14/72 = 227/180
   In mixed form: 147/180

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