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Add 84/75 and 15/36

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 15/36

84/75 + 15/36 is 461/300.

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,
   15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/900 + 375/900 = 1008 + 375/900 = 1383/900
5. 1383/900 simplified gives 461/300
6. So, 84/75 + 15/36 = 461/300
   In mixed form: 1161/300

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