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Add 49/84 and 12/49

49/84 + 12/49 is 487/588.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   49/84 = 49 × 7/84 × 7 = 343/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   12/49 = 12 × 12/49 × 12 = 144/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   343/588 + 144/588 = 343 + 144/588 = 487/588
5. So, 49/84 + 12/49 = 487/588

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