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Add 5/84 and 96/80

1^st number: 5/84, 2^nd number: 1 16/80

5/84 + 96/80 is 529/420.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
   5/84 = 5 × 20/84 × 20 = 100/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   96/80 = 96 × 21/80 × 21 = 2016/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/1680 + 2016/1680 = 100 + 2016/1680 = 2116/1680
5. 2116/1680 simplified gives 529/420
6. So, 5/84 + 96/80 = 529/420
   In mixed form: 1109/420

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