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Add 42/75 and 49/15

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 3 4/15

42/75 + 49/15 is 287/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 15 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 15 × 5 = 75,
   49/15 = 49 × 5/15 × 5 = 245/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/75 + 245/75 = 42 + 245/75 = 287/75
5. So, 42/75 + 49/15 = 287/75
   In mixed form: 362/75

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