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Add 84/36 and 45/75

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 45/75

84/36 + 45/75 is 44/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   45/75 = 45 × 12/75 × 12 = 540/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/900 + 540/900 = 2100 + 540/900 = 2640/900
5. 2640/900 simplified gives 44/15
6. So, 84/36 + 45/75 = 44/15
   In mixed form: 214/15

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