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Add 20/75 and 42/30

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

20/75 + 42/30 is 5/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/150 + 210/150 = 40 + 210/150 = 250/150
5. 250/150 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 20/75 + 42/30 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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