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Add 84/6 and 96/36

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 2 24/36

84/6 + 96/36 is 50/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   84/6 = 84 × 6/6 × 6 = 504/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   96/36 = 96 × 1/36 × 1 = 96/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/36 + 96/36 = 504 + 96/36 = 600/36
5. 600/36 simplified gives 50/3
6. So, 84/6 + 96/36 = 50/3
   In mixed form: 162/3

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