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Add 75/42 and 90/8

1^st number: 1 33/42, 2^nd number: 11 2/8

75/42 + 90/8 is 365/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   75/42 = 75 × 4/42 × 4 = 300/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   90/8 = 90 × 21/8 × 21 = 1890/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/168 + 1890/168 = 300 + 1890/168 = 2190/168
5. 2190/168 simplified gives 365/28
6. So, 75/42 + 90/8 = 365/28
   In mixed form: 131/28

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