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Add 75/84 and 12/18

75/84 + 12/18 is 131/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   75/84 = 75 × 3/84 × 3 = 225/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   12/18 = 12 × 14/18 × 14 = 168/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/252 + 168/252 = 225 + 168/252 = 393/252
5. 393/252 simplified gives 131/84
6. So, 75/84 + 12/18 = 131/84
   In mixed form: 147/84

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