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Add 36/84 and 30/96

36/84 + 30/96 is 83/112.

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,
   36/84 = 36 × 8/84 × 8 = 288/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/672 + 210/672 = 288 + 210/672 = 498/672
5. 498/672 simplified gives 83/112
6. So, 36/84 + 30/96 = 83/112

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