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Add 12/84 and 27/12

1^st number: 12/84, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

12/84 + 27/12 is 67/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   12/84 = 12 × 1/84 × 1 = 12/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   27/12 = 27 × 7/12 × 7 = 189/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/84 + 189/84 = 12 + 189/84 = 201/84
5. 201/84 simplified gives 67/28
6. So, 12/84 + 27/12 = 67/28
   In mixed form: 211/28

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