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Add 75/36 and 84/72

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

75/36 + 84/72 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   75/36 = 75 × 2/36 × 2 = 150/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   84/72 = 84 × 1/72 × 1 = 84/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/72 + 84/72 = 150 + 84/72 = 234/72
5. 234/72 simplified gives 13/4
6. So, 75/36 + 84/72 = 13/4
   In mixed form: 31/4

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