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Add 84/12 and 45/75

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 45/75

84/12 + 45/75 is 38/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   84/12 = 84 × 25/12 × 25 = 2100/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/300 + 180/300 = 2100 + 180/300 = 2280/300
5. 2280/300 simplified gives 38/5
6. So, 84/12 + 45/75 = 38/5
   In mixed form: 73/5

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