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Add 96/9 and 49/84

1^st number: 10 6/9, 2^nd number: 49/84

96/9 + 49/84 is 45/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   96/9 = 96 × 28/9 × 28 = 2688/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   49/84 = 49 × 3/84 × 3 = 147/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/252 + 147/252 = 2688 + 147/252 = 2835/252
5. 2835/252 simplified gives 45/4
6. So, 96/9 + 49/84 = 45/4
   In mixed form: 111/4

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