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Add 84/96 and 64/30

1^st number: 84/96, 2^nd number: 2 4/30

84/96 + 64/30 is 361/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   64/30 = 64 × 16/30 × 16 = 1024/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/480 + 1024/480 = 420 + 1024/480 = 1444/480
5. 1444/480 simplified gives 361/120
6. So, 84/96 + 64/30 = 361/120
   In mixed form: 31/120

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