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Add 3/75 and 42/35

1^st number: 3/75, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

3/75 + 42/35 is 31/25.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   3/75 = 3 × 7/75 × 7 = 21/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
   42/35 = 42 × 15/35 × 15 = 630/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/525 + 630/525 = 21 + 630/525 = 651/525
5. 651/525 simplified gives 31/25
6. So, 3/75 + 42/35 = 31/25
   In mixed form: 16/25

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