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Add 5/84 and 84/96

5/84 + 84/96 is 157/168.

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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,
   5/84 = 5 × 8/84 × 8 = 40/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/672 + 588/672 = 40 + 588/672 = 628/672
5. 628/672 simplified gives 157/168
6. So, 5/84 + 84/96 = 157/168

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