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Add 96/84 and 2/80

1^st number: 1 12/84, 2^nd number: 2/80

96/84 + 2/80 is 327/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
   96/84 = 96 × 20/84 × 20 = 1920/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   2/80 = 2 × 21/80 × 21 = 42/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/1680 + 42/1680 = 1920 + 42/1680 = 1962/1680
5. 1962/1680 simplified gives 327/280
6. So, 96/84 + 2/80 = 327/280
   In mixed form: 147/280

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