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Add 96/75 and 7/84

1^st number: 1 21/75, 2^nd number: 7/84

96/75 + 7/84 is 409/300.

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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,
   7/84 = 7 × 25/84 × 25 = 175/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/2100 + 175/2100 = 2688 + 175/2100 = 2863/2100
5. 2863/2100 simplified gives 409/300
6. So, 96/75 + 7/84 = 409/300
   In mixed form: 1109/300

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