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Add 84/30 and 84/12

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 7 0/12

84/30 + 84/12 is 49/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   84/30 = 84 × 2/30 × 2 = 168/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   84/12 = 84 × 5/12 × 5 = 420/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/60 + 420/60 = 168 + 420/60 = 588/60
5. 588/60 simplified gives 49/5
6. So, 84/30 + 84/12 = 49/5
   In mixed form: 94/5

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