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Add 72/84 and 28/96

72/84 + 28/96 is 193/168.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   72/84 = 72 × 8/84 × 8 = 576/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/672 + 196/672 = 576 + 196/672 = 772/672
5. 772/672 simplified gives 193/168
6. So, 72/84 + 28/96 = 193/168
   In mixed form: 125/168

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