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Add 42/75 and 63/8

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

42/75 + 63/8 is 1687/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   42/75 = 42 × 8/75 × 8 = 336/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   63/8 = 63 × 75/8 × 75 = 4725/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/600 + 4725/600 = 336 + 4725/600 = 5061/600
5. 5061/600 simplified gives 1687/200
6. So, 42/75 + 63/8 = 1687/200
   In mixed form: 887/200

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