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Add 12/84 and 48/49

12/84 + 48/49 is 55/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   12/84 = 12 × 7/84 × 7 = 84/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   48/49 = 48 × 12/49 × 12 = 576/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/588 + 576/588 = 84 + 576/588 = 660/588
5. 660/588 simplified gives 55/49
6. So, 12/84 + 48/49 = 55/49
   In mixed form: 16/49

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