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Add 42/36 and 75/84

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 75/84

42/36 + 75/84 is 173/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   42/36 = 42 × 7/36 × 7 = 294/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   75/84 = 75 × 3/84 × 3 = 225/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/252 + 225/252 = 294 + 225/252 = 519/252
5. 519/252 simplified gives 173/84
6. So, 42/36 + 75/84 = 173/84
   In mixed form: 25/84

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