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Add 96/15 and 49/84

1^st number: 6 6/15, 2^nd number: 49/84

96/15 + 49/84 is 419/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   96/15 = 96 × 28/15 × 28 = 2688/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   49/84 = 49 × 5/84 × 5 = 245/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/420 + 245/420 = 2688 + 245/420 = 2933/420
5. 2933/420 simplified gives 419/60
6. So, 96/15 + 49/84 = 419/60
   In mixed form: 659/60

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