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Add 42/56 and 48/75

42/56 + 48/75 is 139/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   42/56 = 42 × 75/56 × 75 = 3150/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   48/75 = 48 × 56/75 × 56 = 2688/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/4200 + 2688/4200 = 3150 + 2688/4200 = 5838/4200
5. 5838/4200 simplified gives 139/100
6. So, 42/56 + 48/75 = 139/100
   In mixed form: 139/100

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