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Add 75/32 and 42/75

1^st number: 2 11/32, 2^nd number: 42/75

75/32 + 42/75 is 2323/800.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
   75/32 = 75 × 75/32 × 75 = 5625/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   42/75 = 42 × 32/75 × 32 = 1344/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5625/2400 + 1344/2400 = 5625 + 1344/2400 = 6969/2400
5. 6969/2400 simplified gives 2323/800
6. So, 75/32 + 42/75 = 2323/800
   In mixed form: 2723/800

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