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Add 81/36 and 5/75

1^st number: 2 9/36, 2^nd number: 5/75

81/36 + 5/75 is 139/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   81/36 = 81 × 25/36 × 25 = 2025/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   5/75 = 5 × 12/75 × 12 = 60/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/900 + 60/900 = 2025 + 60/900 = 2085/900
5. 2085/900 simplified gives 139/60
6. So, 81/36 + 5/75 = 139/60
   In mixed form: 219/60

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