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Add 42/56 and 80/75

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 1 5/75

42/56 + 80/75 is 109/60.

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,
   80/75 = 80 × 56/75 × 56 = 4480/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/4200 + 4480/4200 = 3150 + 4480/4200 = 7630/4200
5. 7630/4200 simplified gives 109/60
6. So, 42/56 + 80/75 = 109/60
   In mixed form: 149/60

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