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Add 96/30 and 16/84

1^st number: 3 6/30, 2^nd number: 16/84

96/30 + 16/84 is 356/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   96/30 = 96 × 14/30 × 14 = 1344/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   16/84 = 16 × 5/84 × 5 = 80/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/420 + 80/420 = 1344 + 80/420 = 1424/420
5. 1424/420 simplified gives 356/105
6. So, 96/30 + 16/84 = 356/105
   In mixed form: 341/105

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