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Add 42/27 and 7/75

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 7/75

42/27 + 7/75 is 371/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 75 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   42/27 = 42 × 25/27 × 25 = 1050/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   7/75 = 7 × 9/75 × 9 = 63/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/675 + 63/675 = 1050 + 63/675 = 1113/675
5. 1113/675 simplified gives 371/225
6. So, 42/27 + 7/75 = 371/225
   In mixed form: 1146/225

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