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Add 12/2 and 1/84

1^st number: 6 0/2, 2^nd number: 1/84

12/2 + 1/84 is 505/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   12/2 = 12 × 42/2 × 42 = 504/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/84 + 1/84 = 504 + 1/84 = 505/84
5. So, 12/2 + 1/84 = 505/84
   In mixed form: 61/84

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