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Add 42/75 and 84/45

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

42/75 + 84/45 is 182/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   42/75 = 42 × 3/75 × 3 = 126/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   84/45 = 84 × 5/45 × 5 = 420/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/225 + 420/225 = 126 + 420/225 = 546/225
5. 546/225 simplified gives 182/75
6. So, 42/75 + 84/45 = 182/75
   In mixed form: 232/75

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