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Add 42/4 and 8/75

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 8/75

42/4 + 8/75 is 1591/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   42/4 = 42 × 75/4 × 75 = 3150/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/300 + 32/300 = 3150 + 32/300 = 3182/300
5. 3182/300 simplified gives 1591/150
6. So, 42/4 + 8/75 = 1591/150
   In mixed form: 1091/150

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