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Add 15/84 and 27/96

15/84 + 27/96 is 103/224.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   15/84 = 15 × 8/84 × 8 = 120/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/672 + 189/672 = 120 + 189/672 = 309/672
5. 309/672 simplified gives 103/224
6. So, 15/84 + 27/96 = 103/224

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