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Add 35/42 and 8/75

35/42 + 8/75 is 47/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 75 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   35/42 = 35 × 25/42 × 25 = 875/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   8/75 = 8 × 14/75 × 14 = 112/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   875/1050 + 112/1050 = 875 + 112/1050 = 987/1050
5. 987/1050 simplified gives 47/50
6. So, 35/42 + 8/75 = 47/50

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