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Add 42/4 and 80/75

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 5/75

42/4 + 80/75 is 347/30.

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,
   80/75 = 80 × 4/75 × 4 = 320/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/300 + 320/300 = 3150 + 320/300 = 3470/300
5. 3470/300 simplified gives 347/30
6. So, 42/4 + 80/75 = 347/30
   In mixed form: 1117/30

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