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Add 75/8 and 42/75

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 42/75

75/8 + 42/75 is 1987/200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   75/8 = 75 × 75/8 × 75 = 5625/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   42/75 = 42 × 8/75 × 8 = 336/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5625/600 + 336/600 = 5625 + 336/600 = 5961/600
5. 5961/600 simplified gives 1987/200
6. So, 75/8 + 42/75 = 1987/200
   In mixed form: 9187/200

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