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Add 42/48 and 80/75

1^st number: 42/48, 2^nd number: 1 5/75

42/48 + 80/75 is 233/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   42/48 = 42 × 25/48 × 25 = 1050/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   80/75 = 80 × 16/75 × 16 = 1280/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/1200 + 1280/1200 = 1050 + 1280/1200 = 2330/1200
5. 2330/1200 simplified gives 233/120
6. So, 42/48 + 80/75 = 233/120
   In mixed form: 1113/120

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