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Add 84/96 and 15/84

84/96 + 15/84 is 59/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 84 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    15/84 = 15 × 8/84 × 8 = 120/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/672 + 120/672 = 588 + 120/672 = 708/672
  5. 708/672 simplified gives 59/56
  6. So, 84/96 + 15/84 = 59/56
    In mixed form: 13/56

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