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Add 96/75 and 21/84

1^st number: 1 21/75, 2^nd number: 21/84

96/75 + 21/84 is 153/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   96/75 = 96 × 28/75 × 28 = 2688/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   21/84 = 21 × 25/84 × 25 = 525/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/2100 + 525/2100 = 2688 + 525/2100 = 3213/2100
5. 3213/2100 simplified gives 153/100
6. So, 96/75 + 21/84 = 153/100
   In mixed form: 153/100

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