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Add 35/18 and 84/96

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 84/96

35/18 + 84/96 is 203/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   35/18 = 35 × 16/18 × 16 = 560/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   84/96 = 84 × 3/96 × 3 = 252/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/288 + 252/288 = 560 + 252/288 = 812/288
5. 812/288 simplified gives 203/72
6. So, 35/18 + 84/96 = 203/72
   In mixed form: 259/72

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