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Add 18/75 and 5/42

18/75 + 5/42 is 377/1050.

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,
   18/75 = 18 × 14/75 × 14 = 252/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   5/42 = 5 × 25/42 × 25 = 125/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/1050 + 125/1050 = 252 + 125/1050 = 377/1050
5. So, 18/75 + 5/42 = 377/1050

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