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Add 42/24 and 45/75

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 45/75

42/24 + 45/75 is 47/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   42/24 = 42 × 25/24 × 25 = 1050/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   45/75 = 45 × 8/75 × 8 = 360/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/600 + 360/600 = 1050 + 360/600 = 1410/600
5. 1410/600 simplified gives 47/20
6. So, 42/24 + 45/75 = 47/20
   In mixed form: 27/20

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