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Add 84/10 and 56/12

1^st number: 8 4/10, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

84/10 + 56/12 is 196/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   84/10 = 84 × 6/10 × 6 = 504/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/60 + 280/60 = 504 + 280/60 = 784/60
5. 784/60 simplified gives 196/15
6. So, 84/10 + 56/12 = 196/15
   In mixed form: 131/15

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