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Add 12/50 and 1/84

12/50 + 1/84 is 529/2100.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   12/50 = 12 × 42/50 × 42 = 504/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   1/84 = 1 × 25/84 × 25 = 25/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/2100 + 25/2100 = 504 + 25/2100 = 529/2100
5. So, 12/50 + 1/84 = 529/2100

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