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Add 84/15 and 28/96

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 28/96

84/15 + 28/96 is 707/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   84/15 = 84 × 32/15 × 32 = 2688/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   28/96 = 28 × 5/96 × 5 = 140/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/480 + 140/480 = 2688 + 140/480 = 2828/480
5. 2828/480 simplified gives 707/120
6. So, 84/15 + 28/96 = 707/120
   In mixed form: 5107/120

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