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Add 1/12 and 75/36

1^st number: 1/12, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

1/12 + 75/36 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   1/12 = 1 × 3/12 × 3 = 3/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   75/36 = 75 × 1/36 × 1 = 75/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3/36 + 75/36 = 3 + 75/36 = 78/36
5. 78/36 simplified gives 13/6
6. So, 1/12 + 75/36 = 13/6
   In mixed form: 21/6

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