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Add 42/14 and 36/75

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 36/75

42/14 + 36/75 is 87/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 75 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
   42/14 = 42 × 75/14 × 75 = 3150/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   36/75 = 36 × 14/75 × 14 = 504/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/1050 + 504/1050 = 3150 + 504/1050 = 3654/1050
5. 3654/1050 simplified gives 87/25
6. So, 42/14 + 36/75 = 87/25
   In mixed form: 312/25

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