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Add 75/16 and 75/36

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

75/16 + 75/36 is 325/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   75/16 = 75 × 9/16 × 9 = 675/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   75/36 = 75 × 4/36 × 4 = 300/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/144 + 300/144 = 675 + 300/144 = 975/144
5. 975/144 simplified gives 325/48
6. So, 75/16 + 75/36 = 325/48
   In mixed form: 637/48

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