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Add 16/84 and 36/96

16/84 + 36/96 is 95/168.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   16/84 = 16 × 8/84 × 8 = 128/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   128/672 + 252/672 = 128 + 252/672 = 380/672
5. 380/672 simplified gives 95/168
6. So, 16/84 + 36/96 = 95/168

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