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Add 84/96 and 15/9

1^st number: 84/96, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

84/96 + 15/9 is 61/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   84/96 = 84 × 3/96 × 3 = 252/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   15/9 = 15 × 32/9 × 32 = 480/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/288 + 480/288 = 252 + 480/288 = 732/288
5. 732/288 simplified gives 61/24
6. So, 84/96 + 15/9 = 61/24
   In mixed form: 213/24

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