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Add 96/18 and 27/84

1^st number: 5 6/18, 2^nd number: 27/84

96/18 + 27/84 is 475/84.

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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,
   27/84 = 27 × 3/84 × 3 = 81/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/252 + 81/252 = 1344 + 81/252 = 1425/252
5. 1425/252 simplified gives 475/84
6. So, 96/18 + 27/84 = 475/84
   In mixed form: 555/84

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