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Add 8/84 and 45/49

8/84 + 45/49 is 149/147.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   8/84 = 8 × 7/84 × 7 = 56/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   45/49 = 45 × 12/49 × 12 = 540/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/588 + 540/588 = 56 + 540/588 = 596/588
5. 596/588 simplified gives 149/147
6. So, 8/84 + 45/49 = 149/147
   In mixed form: 12/147

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