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Add 25/96 and 84/56

1^st number: 25/96, 2^nd number: 1 28/56

25/96 + 84/56 is 169/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 56 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 56 × 12 = 672,
   84/56 = 84 × 12/56 × 12 = 1008/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/672 + 1008/672 = 175 + 1008/672 = 1183/672
5. 1183/672 simplified gives 169/96
6. So, 25/96 + 84/56 = 169/96
   In mixed form: 173/96

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