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Add 12/84 and 8/75

12/84 + 8/75 is 131/525.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 75 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 75 × 28 = 2100,
   8/75 = 8 × 28/75 × 28 = 224/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/2100 + 224/2100 = 300 + 224/2100 = 524/2100
5. 524/2100 simplified gives 131/525
6. So, 12/84 + 8/75 = 131/525

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