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Add 42/28 and 18/75

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 18/75

42/28 + 18/75 is 87/50.

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,
   18/75 = 18 × 28/75 × 28 = 504/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/2100 + 504/2100 = 3150 + 504/2100 = 3654/2100
5. 3654/2100 simplified gives 87/50
6. So, 42/28 + 18/75 = 87/50
   In mixed form: 137/50

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