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Add 75/84 and 9/8

1^st number: 75/84, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

75/84 + 9/8 is 113/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   75/84 = 75 × 2/84 × 2 = 150/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   9/8 = 9 × 21/8 × 21 = 189/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/168 + 189/168 = 150 + 189/168 = 339/168
5. 339/168 simplified gives 113/56
6. So, 75/84 + 9/8 = 113/56
   In mixed form: 21/56

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