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Add 42/75 and 27/6

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

42/75 + 27/6 is 253/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   27/6 = 27 × 25/6 × 25 = 675/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/150 + 675/150 = 84 + 675/150 = 759/150
5. 759/150 simplified gives 253/50
6. So, 42/75 + 27/6 = 253/50
   In mixed form: 53/50

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