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Add 96/84 and 12/50

1^st number: 1 12/84, 2^nd number: 12/50

96/84 + 12/50 is 242/175.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   96/84 = 96 × 25/84 × 25 = 2400/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   12/50 = 12 × 42/50 × 42 = 504/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/2100 + 504/2100 = 2400 + 504/2100 = 2904/2100
5. 2904/2100 simplified gives 242/175
6. So, 96/84 + 12/50 = 242/175
   In mixed form: 167/175

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