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Add 42/75 and 9/7

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 1 2/7

42/75 + 9/7 is 323/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   42/75 = 42 × 7/75 × 7 = 294/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
   9/7 = 9 × 75/7 × 75 = 675/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/525 + 675/525 = 294 + 675/525 = 969/525
5. 969/525 simplified gives 323/175
6. So, 42/75 + 9/7 = 323/175
   In mixed form: 1148/175

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