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Add 42/64 and 75/10

1^st number: 42/64, 2^nd number: 7 5/10

42/64 + 75/10 is 261/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   42/64 = 42 × 5/64 × 5 = 210/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
   75/10 = 75 × 32/10 × 32 = 2400/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/320 + 2400/320 = 210 + 2400/320 = 2610/320
5. 2610/320 simplified gives 261/32
6. So, 42/64 + 75/10 = 261/32
   In mixed form: 85/32

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