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Add 4/75 and 42/60

4/75 + 42/60 is 113/150.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/300 + 210/300 = 16 + 210/300 = 226/300
5. 226/300 simplified gives 113/150
6. So, 4/75 + 42/60 = 113/150

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