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Add 96/84 and 28/81

1^st number: 1 12/84, 2^nd number: 28/81

96/84 + 28/81 is 844/567.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   96/84 = 96 × 27/84 × 27 = 2592/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   28/81 = 28 × 28/81 × 28 = 784/2268
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2592/2268 + 784/2268 = 2592 + 784/2268 = 3376/2268
5. 3376/2268 simplified gives 844/567
6. So, 96/84 + 28/81 = 844/567
   In mixed form: 1277/567

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