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Add 21/75 and 42/35

1^st number: 21/75, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

21/75 + 42/35 is 37/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   21/75 = 21 × 7/75 × 7 = 147/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
   42/35 = 42 × 15/35 × 15 = 630/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/525 + 630/525 = 147 + 630/525 = 777/525
5. 777/525 simplified gives 37/25
6. So, 21/75 + 42/35 = 37/25
   In mixed form: 112/25

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