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Add 84/96 and 42/63

84/96 + 42/63 is 37/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   84/96 = 84 × 21/96 × 21 = 1764/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   42/63 = 42 × 32/63 × 32 = 1344/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/2016 + 1344/2016 = 1764 + 1344/2016 = 3108/2016
5. 3108/2016 simplified gives 37/24
6. So, 84/96 + 42/63 = 37/24
   In mixed form: 113/24

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