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Add 49/84 and 84/7

1st number: 49/84, 2nd number: 12 0/7

49/84 + 84/7 is 151/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    49/84 = 49 × 1/84 × 1 = 49/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    84/7 = 84 × 12/7 × 12 = 1008/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/84 + 1008/84 = 49 + 1008/84 = 1057/84
  5. 1057/84 simplified gives 151/12
  6. So, 49/84 + 84/7 = 151/12
    In mixed form: 127/12

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