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Add 12/6 and 54/84

1^st number: 2 0/6, 2^nd number: 54/84

12/6 + 54/84 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   12/6 = 12 × 14/6 × 14 = 168/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/84 + 54/84 = 168 + 54/84 = 222/84
5. 222/84 simplified gives 37/14
6. So, 12/6 + 54/84 = 37/14
   In mixed form: 29/14

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