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Add 8/84 and 14/12

1^st number: 8/84, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

8/84 + 14/12 is 53/42.

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,
   8/84 = 8 × 1/84 × 1 = 8/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   14/12 = 14 × 7/12 × 7 = 98/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/84 + 98/84 = 8 + 98/84 = 106/84
5. 106/84 simplified gives 53/42
6. So, 8/84 + 14/12 = 53/42
   In mixed form: 111/42

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