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Add 42/72 and 24/75

42/72 + 24/75 is 271/300.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   42/72 = 42 × 25/72 × 25 = 1050/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   24/75 = 24 × 24/75 × 24 = 576/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/1800 + 576/1800 = 1050 + 576/1800 = 1626/1800
5. 1626/1800 simplified gives 271/300
6. So, 42/72 + 24/75 = 271/300

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