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Add 42/64 and 24/75

42/64 + 24/75 is 781/800.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
   42/64 = 42 × 75/64 × 75 = 3150/4800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
   24/75 = 24 × 64/75 × 64 = 1536/4800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/4800 + 1536/4800 = 3150 + 1536/4800 = 4686/4800
5. 4686/4800 simplified gives 781/800
6. So, 42/64 + 24/75 = 781/800

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