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Add 75/42 and 15/35

1^st number: 1 33/42, 2^nd number: 15/35

75/42 + 15/35 is 31/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   75/42 = 75 × 5/42 × 5 = 375/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   15/35 = 15 × 6/35 × 6 = 90/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/210 + 90/210 = 375 + 90/210 = 465/210
5. 465/210 simplified gives 31/14
6. So, 75/42 + 15/35 = 31/14
   In mixed form: 23/14

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