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Add 96/56 and 7/84

1^st number: 1 40/56, 2^nd number: 7/84

96/56 + 7/84 is 151/84.

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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,
   7/84 = 7 × 2/84 × 2 = 14/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/168 + 14/168 = 288 + 14/168 = 302/168
5. 302/168 simplified gives 151/84
6. So, 96/56 + 7/84 = 151/84
   In mixed form: 167/84

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