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Add 20/75 and 42/28

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

20/75 + 42/28 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   20/75 = 20 × 28/75 × 28 = 560/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   42/28 = 42 × 75/28 × 75 = 3150/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/2100 + 3150/2100 = 560 + 3150/2100 = 3710/2100
5. 3710/2100 simplified gives 53/30
6. So, 20/75 + 42/28 = 53/30
   In mixed form: 123/30

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