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Add 96/45 and 7/84

1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 7/84

96/45 + 7/84 is 133/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    96/45 = 96 × 28/45 × 28 = 2688/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    7/84 = 7 × 15/84 × 15 = 105/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/1260 + 105/1260 = 2688 + 105/1260 = 2793/1260
  5. 2793/1260 simplified gives 133/60
  6. So, 96/45 + 7/84 = 133/60
    In mixed form: 213/60

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