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Add 12/75 and 84/36

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

12/75 + 84/36 is 187/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   12/75 = 12 × 12/75 × 12 = 144/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/900 + 2100/900 = 144 + 2100/900 = 2244/900
5. 2244/900 simplified gives 187/75
6. So, 12/75 + 84/36 = 187/75
   In mixed form: 237/75

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