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Add 84/12 and 84/16

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 5 4/16

84/12 + 84/16 is 49/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   84/12 = 84 × 4/12 × 4 = 336/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   84/16 = 84 × 3/16 × 3 = 252/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/48 + 252/48 = 336 + 252/48 = 588/48
5. 588/48 simplified gives 49/4
6. So, 84/12 + 84/16 = 49/4
   In mixed form: 121/4

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