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Add 45/24 and 42/75

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 42/75

45/24 + 42/75 is 487/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   45/24 = 45 × 25/24 × 25 = 1125/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   42/75 = 42 × 8/75 × 8 = 336/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/600 + 336/600 = 1125 + 336/600 = 1461/600
5. 1461/600 simplified gives 487/200
6. So, 45/24 + 42/75 = 487/200
   In mixed form: 287/200

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