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Add 42/75 and 63/32

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

42/75 + 63/32 is 2023/800.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   42/75 = 42 × 32/75 × 32 = 1344/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
   63/32 = 63 × 75/32 × 75 = 4725/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/2400 + 4725/2400 = 1344 + 4725/2400 = 6069/2400
5. 6069/2400 simplified gives 2023/800
6. So, 42/75 + 63/32 = 2023/800
   In mixed form: 2423/800

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