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Add 18/75 and 42/60

18/75 + 42/60 is 47/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/300 + 210/300 = 72 + 210/300 = 282/300
5. 282/300 simplified gives 47/50
6. So, 18/75 + 42/60 = 47/50

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