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Add 1/75 and 1/42

1/75 + 1/42 is 13/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
    1/75 = 1 × 14/75 × 14 = 14/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    1/42 = 1 × 25/42 × 25 = 25/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/1050 + 25/1050 = 14 + 25/1050 = 39/1050
  5. 39/1050 simplified gives 13/350
  6. So, 1/75 + 1/42 = 13/350

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