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Add 75/84 and 18/42

75/84 + 18/42 is 37/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   75/84 = 75 × 1/84 × 1 = 75/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   18/42 = 18 × 2/42 × 2 = 36/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/84 + 36/84 = 75 + 36/84 = 111/84
5. 111/84 simplified gives 37/28
6. So, 75/84 + 18/42 = 37/28
   In mixed form: 19/28

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