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Add 20/75 and 42/6

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

20/75 + 42/6 is 109/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
   42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/150 + 1050/150 = 40 + 1050/150 = 1090/150
5. 1090/150 simplified gives 109/15
6. So, 20/75 + 42/6 = 109/15
   In mixed form: 74/15

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