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Add 42/75 and 35/5

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 7 0/5

42/75 + 35/5 is 189/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   42/75 = 42 × 1/75 × 1 = 42/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
   35/5 = 35 × 15/5 × 15 = 525/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/75 + 525/75 = 42 + 525/75 = 567/75
5. 567/75 simplified gives 189/25
6. So, 42/75 + 35/5 = 189/25
   In mixed form: 714/25

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