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Add 42/18 and 35/75

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 35/75

42/18 + 35/75 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   42/18 = 42 × 25/18 × 25 = 1050/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   35/75 = 35 × 6/75 × 6 = 210/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/450 + 210/450 = 1050 + 210/450 = 1260/450
5. 1260/450 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 42/18 + 35/75 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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