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Add 42/75 and 75/18

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 4 3/18

42/75 + 75/18 is 709/150.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   42/75 = 42 × 6/75 × 6 = 252/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   75/18 = 75 × 25/18 × 25 = 1875/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/450 + 1875/450 = 252 + 1875/450 = 2127/450
5. 2127/450 simplified gives 709/150
6. So, 42/75 + 75/18 = 709/150
   In mixed form: 4109/150

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