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Add 42/75 and 75/42

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 1 33/42

42/75 + 75/42 is 821/350.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   42/75 = 42 × 14/75 × 14 = 588/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   75/42 = 75 × 25/42 × 25 = 1875/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/1050 + 1875/1050 = 588 + 1875/1050 = 2463/1050
5. 2463/1050 simplified gives 821/350
6. So, 42/75 + 75/42 = 821/350
   In mixed form: 2121/350

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