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Add 75/42 and 35/60

1^st number: 1 33/42, 2^nd number: 35/60

75/42 + 35/60 is 199/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   75/42 = 75 × 10/42 × 10 = 750/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   35/60 = 35 × 7/60 × 7 = 245/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/420 + 245/420 = 750 + 245/420 = 995/420
5. 995/420 simplified gives 199/84
6. So, 75/42 + 35/60 = 199/84
   In mixed form: 231/84

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