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Add 42/9 and 70/75

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 70/75

42/9 + 70/75 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   70/75 = 70 × 3/75 × 3 = 210/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/225 + 210/225 = 1050 + 210/225 = 1260/225
5. 1260/225 simplified gives 28/5
6. So, 42/9 + 70/75 = 28/5
   In mixed form: 53/5

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