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Add 84/50 and 84/12

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 7 0/12

84/50 + 84/12 is 217/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   84/50 = 84 × 6/50 × 6 = 504/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   84/12 = 84 × 25/12 × 25 = 2100/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/300 + 2100/300 = 504 + 2100/300 = 2604/300
5. 2604/300 simplified gives 217/25
6. So, 84/50 + 84/12 = 217/25
   In mixed form: 817/25

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