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Add 84/96 and 48/27

1^st number: 84/96, 2^nd number: 1 21/27

84/96 + 48/27 is 191/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   84/96 = 84 × 9/96 × 9 = 756/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   48/27 = 48 × 32/27 × 32 = 1536/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/864 + 1536/864 = 756 + 1536/864 = 2292/864
5. 2292/864 simplified gives 191/72
6. So, 84/96 + 48/27 = 191/72
   In mixed form: 247/72

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