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Add 96/54 and 49/84

1^st number: 1 42/54, 2^nd number: 49/84

96/54 + 49/84 is 85/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   96/54 = 96 × 14/54 × 14 = 1344/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   49/84 = 49 × 9/84 × 9 = 441/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/756 + 441/756 = 1344 + 441/756 = 1785/756
5. 1785/756 simplified gives 85/36
6. So, 96/54 + 49/84 = 85/36
   In mixed form: 213/36

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