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Add 50/84 and 2/12

50/84 + 2/12 is 16/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   50/84 = 50 × 1/84 × 1 = 50/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/84 + 14/84 = 50 + 14/84 = 64/84
5. 64/84 simplified gives 16/21
6. So, 50/84 + 2/12 = 16/21

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