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Add 42/75 and 75/72

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/72

42/75 + 75/72 is 961/600.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
   42/75 = 42 × 24/75 × 24 = 1008/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   75/72 = 75 × 25/72 × 25 = 1875/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/1800 + 1875/1800 = 1008 + 1875/1800 = 2883/1800
5. 2883/1800 simplified gives 961/600
6. So, 42/75 + 75/72 = 961/600
   In mixed form: 1361/600

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