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Add 49/21 and 84/96

1^st number: 2 7/21, 2^nd number: 84/96

49/21 + 84/96 is 77/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   49/21 = 49 × 32/21 × 32 = 1568/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1568/672 + 588/672 = 1568 + 588/672 = 2156/672
5. 2156/672 simplified gives 77/24
6. So, 49/21 + 84/96 = 77/24
   In mixed form: 35/24

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