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Add 12/84 and 60/50

1^st number: 12/84, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

12/84 + 60/50 is 47/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   12/84 = 12 × 25/84 × 25 = 300/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   60/50 = 60 × 42/50 × 42 = 2520/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/2100 + 2520/2100 = 300 + 2520/2100 = 2820/2100
5. 2820/2100 simplified gives 47/35
6. So, 12/84 + 60/50 = 47/35
   In mixed form: 112/35

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