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Add 36/75 and 42/12

1^st number: 36/75, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

36/75 + 42/12 is 199/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   42/12 = 42 × 25/12 × 25 = 1050/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/300 + 1050/300 = 144 + 1050/300 = 1194/300
5. 1194/300 simplified gives 199/50
6. So, 36/75 + 42/12 = 199/50
   In mixed form: 349/50

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