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Add 63/8 and 42/75

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 42/75

63/8 + 42/75 is 1687/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   63/8 = 63 × 75/8 × 75 = 4725/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   42/75 = 42 × 8/75 × 8 = 336/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4725/600 + 336/600 = 4725 + 336/600 = 5061/600
5. 5061/600 simplified gives 1687/200
6. So, 63/8 + 42/75 = 1687/200
   In mixed form: 887/200

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