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Add 75/42 and 2/80

1^st number: 1 33/42, 2^nd number: 2/80

75/42 + 2/80 is 507/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
   75/42 = 75 × 40/42 × 40 = 3000/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   2/80 = 2 × 21/80 × 21 = 42/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3000/1680 + 42/1680 = 3000 + 42/1680 = 3042/1680
5. 3042/1680 simplified gives 507/280
6. So, 75/42 + 2/80 = 507/280
   In mixed form: 1227/280

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