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Add 6/84 and 42/96

6/84 + 42/96 is 57/112.

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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,
   6/84 = 6 × 8/84 × 8 = 48/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/672 + 294/672 = 48 + 294/672 = 342/672
5. 342/672 simplified gives 57/112
6. So, 6/84 + 42/96 = 57/112

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