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Add 20/10 and 84/96

1^st number: 2 0/10, 2^nd number: 84/96

20/10 + 84/96 is 23/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
   20/10 = 20 × 48/10 × 48 = 960/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/480 + 420/480 = 960 + 420/480 = 1380/480
5. 1380/480 simplified gives 23/8
6. So, 20/10 + 84/96 = 23/8
   In mixed form: 27/8

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