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Add 56/84 and 96/45

1^st number: 56/84, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

56/84 + 96/45 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   56/84 = 56 × 15/84 × 15 = 840/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   96/45 = 96 × 28/45 × 28 = 2688/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/1260 + 2688/1260 = 840 + 2688/1260 = 3528/1260
5. 3528/1260 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 56/84 + 96/45 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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