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Add 75/42 and 2/7

1^st number: 1 33/42, 2^nd number: 2/7

75/42 + 2/7 is 29/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   75/42 = 75 × 1/42 × 1 = 75/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   2/7 = 2 × 6/7 × 6 = 12/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/42 + 12/42 = 75 + 12/42 = 87/42
5. 87/42 simplified gives 29/14
6. So, 75/42 + 2/7 = 29/14
   In mixed form: 21/14

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