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Add 84/75 and 12/36

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 12/36

84/75 + 12/36 is 109/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   84/75 = 84 × 12/75 × 12 = 1008/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/900 + 300/900 = 1008 + 300/900 = 1308/900
5. 1308/900 simplified gives 109/75
6. So, 84/75 + 12/36 = 109/75
   In mixed form: 134/75

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