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Add 42/2 and 81/75

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 6/75

42/2 + 81/75 is 552/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
   42/2 = 42 × 75/2 × 75 = 3150/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   81/75 = 81 × 2/75 × 2 = 162/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/150 + 162/150 = 3150 + 162/150 = 3312/150
5. 3312/150 simplified gives 552/25
6. So, 42/2 + 81/75 = 552/25
   In mixed form: 222/25

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