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Add 42/30 and 2/75

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 2/75

42/30 + 2/75 is 107/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/150 + 4/150 = 210 + 4/150 = 214/150
5. 214/150 simplified gives 107/75
6. So, 42/30 + 2/75 = 107/75
   In mixed form: 132/75

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