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Add 75/42 and 50/5

1^st number: 1 33/42, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

75/42 + 50/5 is 165/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 5 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 5 × 42 = 210,
   50/5 = 50 × 42/5 × 42 = 2100/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/210 + 2100/210 = 375 + 2100/210 = 2475/210
5. 2475/210 simplified gives 165/14
6. So, 75/42 + 50/5 = 165/14
   In mixed form: 1111/14

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