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Add 49/42 and 32/75

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 32/75

49/42 + 32/75 is 239/150.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 75 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   49/42 = 49 × 25/42 × 25 = 1225/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   32/75 = 32 × 14/75 × 14 = 448/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1225/1050 + 448/1050 = 1225 + 448/1050 = 1673/1050
5. 1673/1050 simplified gives 239/150
6. So, 49/42 + 32/75 = 239/150
   In mixed form: 189/150

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