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Add 30/12 and 84/25

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 3 9/25

30/12 + 84/25 is 293/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   84/25 = 84 × 12/25 × 12 = 1008/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/300 + 1008/300 = 750 + 1008/300 = 1758/300
5. 1758/300 simplified gives 293/50
6. So, 30/12 + 84/25 = 293/50
   In mixed form: 543/50

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