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Add 84/25 and 54/96

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 54/96

84/25 + 54/96 is 1569/400.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   84/25 = 84 × 96/25 × 96 = 8064/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   54/96 = 54 × 25/96 × 25 = 1350/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8064/2400 + 1350/2400 = 8064 + 1350/2400 = 9414/2400
5. 9414/2400 simplified gives 1569/400
6. So, 84/25 + 54/96 = 1569/400
   In mixed form: 3369/400

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