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Add 42/75 and 35/12

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 2 11/12

42/75 + 35/12 is 1043/300.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   35/12 = 35 × 25/12 × 25 = 875/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/300 + 875/300 = 168 + 875/300 = 1043/300
5. So, 42/75 + 35/12 = 1043/300
   In mixed form: 3143/300

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