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Add 84/9 and 75/36

1^st number: 9 3/9, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

84/9 + 75/36 is 137/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   84/9 = 84 × 4/9 × 4 = 336/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   75/36 = 75 × 1/36 × 1 = 75/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/36 + 75/36 = 336 + 75/36 = 411/36
5. 411/36 simplified gives 137/12
6. So, 84/9 + 75/36 = 137/12
   In mixed form: 115/12

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