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Add 42/15 and 7/75

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 7/75

42/15 + 7/75 is 217/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   42/15 = 42 × 5/15 × 5 = 210/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   7/75 = 7 × 1/75 × 1 = 7/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/75 + 7/75 = 210 + 7/75 = 217/75
5. So, 42/15 + 7/75 = 217/75
   In mixed form: 267/75

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