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Add 49/28 and 84/96

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 84/96

49/28 + 84/96 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   49/28 = 49 × 24/28 × 24 = 1176/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/672 + 588/672 = 1176 + 588/672 = 1764/672
5. 1764/672 simplified gives 21/8
6. So, 49/28 + 84/96 = 21/8
   In mixed form: 25/8

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