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Add 49/84 and 18/96

49/84 + 18/96 is 37/48.

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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,
   49/84 = 49 × 8/84 × 8 = 392/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   18/96 = 18 × 7/96 × 7 = 126/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/672 + 126/672 = 392 + 126/672 = 518/672
5. 518/672 simplified gives 37/48
6. So, 49/84 + 18/96 = 37/48

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