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Add 96/75 and 21/36

1^st number: 1 21/75, 2^nd number: 21/36

96/75 + 21/36 is 559/300.

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,
   96/75 = 96 × 12/75 × 12 = 1152/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/900 + 525/900 = 1152 + 525/900 = 1677/900
5. 1677/900 simplified gives 559/300
6. So, 96/75 + 21/36 = 559/300
   In mixed form: 1259/300

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