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Add 75/42 and 8/45

1^st number: 1 33/42, 2^nd number: 8/45

75/42 + 8/45 is 1237/630.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   75/42 = 75 × 15/42 × 15 = 1125/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   8/45 = 8 × 14/45 × 14 = 112/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/630 + 112/630 = 1125 + 112/630 = 1237/630
5. So, 75/42 + 8/45 = 1237/630
   In mixed form: 1607/630

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