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Add 96/56 and 1/84

1^st number: 1 40/56, 2^nd number: 1/84

96/56 + 1/84 is 145/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   96/56 = 96 × 3/56 × 3 = 288/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   1/84 = 1 × 2/84 × 2 = 2/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/168 + 2/168 = 288 + 2/168 = 290/168
5. 290/168 simplified gives 145/84
6. So, 96/56 + 1/84 = 145/84
   In mixed form: 161/84

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