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Add 42/28 and 10/75

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 10/75

42/28 + 10/75 is 49/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
   42/28 = 42 × 75/28 × 75 = 3150/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   10/75 = 10 × 28/75 × 28 = 280/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/2100 + 280/2100 = 3150 + 280/2100 = 3430/2100
5. 3430/2100 simplified gives 49/30
6. So, 42/28 + 10/75 = 49/30
   In mixed form: 119/30

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