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Add 75/64 and 30/42

1^st number: 1 11/64, 2^nd number: 30/42

75/64 + 30/42 is 845/448.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 42 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   75/64 = 75 × 21/64 × 21 = 1575/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
   30/42 = 30 × 32/42 × 32 = 960/1344
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/1344 + 960/1344 = 1575 + 960/1344 = 2535/1344
5. 2535/1344 simplified gives 845/448
6. So, 75/64 + 30/42 = 845/448
   In mixed form: 1397/448

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