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Add 96/27 and 84/49

1^st number: 3 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 35/49

96/27 + 84/49 is 332/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   96/27 = 96 × 49/27 × 49 = 4704/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   84/49 = 84 × 27/49 × 27 = 2268/1323
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4704/1323 + 2268/1323 = 4704 + 2268/1323 = 6972/1323
5. 6972/1323 simplified gives 332/63
6. So, 96/27 + 84/49 = 332/63
   In mixed form: 517/63

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