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Add 8/84 and 54/96

8/84 + 54/96 is 221/336.

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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,
   8/84 = 8 × 8/84 × 8 = 64/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   54/96 = 54 × 7/96 × 7 = 378/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/672 + 378/672 = 64 + 378/672 = 442/672
5. 442/672 simplified gives 221/336
6. So, 8/84 + 54/96 = 221/336

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