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Add 28/75 and 42/5

1^st number: 28/75, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

28/75 + 42/5 is 658/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   28/75 = 28 × 1/75 × 1 = 28/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
   42/5 = 42 × 15/5 × 15 = 630/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/75 + 630/75 = 28 + 630/75 = 658/75
5. So, 28/75 + 42/5 = 658/75
   In mixed form: 858/75

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