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Add 25/12 and 42/84

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 42/84

25/12 + 42/84 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   25/12 = 25 × 7/12 × 7 = 175/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   42/84 = 42 × 1/84 × 1 = 42/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/84 + 42/84 = 175 + 42/84 = 217/84
5. 217/84 simplified gives 31/12
6. So, 25/12 + 42/84 = 31/12
   In mixed form: 27/12

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