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Add 42/75 and 7/15

42/75 + 7/15 is 77/75.

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,
   7/15 = 7 × 5/15 × 5 = 35/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/75 + 35/75 = 42 + 35/75 = 77/75
5. So, 42/75 + 7/15 = 77/75
   In mixed form: 12/75

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