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Add 96/84 and 18/24

1^st number: 1 12/84, 2^nd number: 18/24

96/84 + 18/24 is 53/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   96/84 = 96 × 2/84 × 2 = 192/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/168 + 126/168 = 192 + 126/168 = 318/168
5. 318/168 simplified gives 53/28
6. So, 96/84 + 18/24 = 53/28
   In mixed form: 125/28

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