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Add 12/84 and 96/90

1^st number: 12/84, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

12/84 + 96/90 is 127/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   12/84 = 12 × 15/84 × 15 = 180/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
   96/90 = 96 × 14/90 × 14 = 1344/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/1260 + 1344/1260 = 180 + 1344/1260 = 1524/1260
5. 1524/1260 simplified gives 127/105
6. So, 12/84 + 96/90 = 127/105
   In mixed form: 122/105

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