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Add 96/18 and 21/84

1^st number: 5 6/18, 2^nd number: 21/84

96/18 + 21/84 is 67/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   96/18 = 96 × 14/18 × 14 = 1344/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   21/84 = 21 × 3/84 × 3 = 63/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/252 + 63/252 = 1344 + 63/252 = 1407/252
5. 1407/252 simplified gives 67/12
6. So, 96/18 + 21/84 = 67/12
   In mixed form: 57/12

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