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Add 75/84 and 63/96

75/84 + 63/96 is 347/224.

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,
    75/84 = 75 × 8/84 × 8 = 600/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/672 + 441/672 = 600 + 441/672 = 1041/672
  5. 1041/672 simplified gives 347/224
  6. So, 75/84 + 63/96 = 347/224
    In mixed form: 1123/224

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