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Add 75/42 and 6/35

1^st number: 1 33/42, 2^nd number: 6/35

75/42 + 6/35 is 137/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 35 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 35 × 6 = 210,
   6/35 = 6 × 6/35 × 6 = 36/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/210 + 36/210 = 375 + 36/210 = 411/210
5. 411/210 simplified gives 137/70
6. So, 75/42 + 6/35 = 137/70
   In mixed form: 167/70

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