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Add 30/10 and 84/12

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 7 0/12

30/10 + 84/12 is 10/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   30/10 = 30 × 6/10 × 6 = 180/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   84/12 = 84 × 5/12 × 5 = 420/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/60 + 420/60 = 180 + 420/60 = 600/60
5. 600/60 simplified gives 10/1
6. So, 30/10 + 84/12 = 10/1

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