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Add 3/42 and 75/36

1^st number: 3/42, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

3/42 + 75/36 is 181/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   3/42 = 3 × 6/42 × 6 = 18/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   75/36 = 75 × 7/36 × 7 = 525/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/252 + 525/252 = 18 + 525/252 = 543/252
5. 543/252 simplified gives 181/84
6. So, 3/42 + 75/36 = 181/84
   In mixed form: 213/84

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