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Add 84/12 and 96/27

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 3 15/27

84/12 + 96/27 is 95/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   84/12 = 84 × 9/12 × 9 = 756/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   96/27 = 96 × 4/27 × 4 = 384/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/108 + 384/108 = 756 + 384/108 = 1140/108
5. 1140/108 simplified gives 95/9
6. So, 84/12 + 96/27 = 95/9
   In mixed form: 105/9

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