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Add 25/96 and 10/84

25/96 + 10/84 is 85/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 84 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    25/96 = 25 × 7/96 × 7 = 175/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    10/84 = 10 × 8/84 × 8 = 80/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/672 + 80/672 = 175 + 80/672 = 255/672
  5. 255/672 simplified gives 85/224
  6. So, 25/96 + 10/84 = 85/224

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