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Add 75/42 and 35/80

1^st number: 1 33/42, 2^nd number: 35/80

75/42 + 35/80 is 249/112.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   35/80 = 35 × 21/80 × 21 = 735/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3000/1680 + 735/1680 = 3000 + 735/1680 = 3735/1680
5. 3735/1680 simplified gives 249/112
6. So, 75/42 + 35/80 = 249/112
   In mixed form: 225/112

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