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Add 45/21 and 36/75

1^st number: 2 3/21, 2^nd number: 36/75

45/21 + 36/75 is 459/175.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   45/21 = 45 × 25/21 × 25 = 1125/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   36/75 = 36 × 7/75 × 7 = 252/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/525 + 252/525 = 1125 + 252/525 = 1377/525
5. 1377/525 simplified gives 459/175
6. So, 45/21 + 36/75 = 459/175
   In mixed form: 2109/175

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