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Add 81/21 and 36/75

1^st number: 3 18/21, 2^nd number: 36/75

81/21 + 36/75 is 759/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   81/21 = 81 × 25/21 × 25 = 2025/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   36/75 = 36 × 7/75 × 7 = 252/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/525 + 252/525 = 2025 + 252/525 = 2277/525
5. 2277/525 simplified gives 759/175
6. So, 81/21 + 36/75 = 759/175
   In mixed form: 459/175

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