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Add 15/63 and 84/96

15/63 + 84/96 is 187/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   15/63 = 15 × 32/63 × 32 = 480/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   84/96 = 84 × 21/96 × 21 = 1764/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/2016 + 1764/2016 = 480 + 1764/2016 = 2244/2016
5. 2244/2016 simplified gives 187/168
6. So, 15/63 + 84/96 = 187/168
   In mixed form: 119/168

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