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Add 75/8 and 70/42

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

75/8 + 70/42 is 265/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   75/8 = 75 × 21/8 × 21 = 1575/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   70/42 = 70 × 4/42 × 4 = 280/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/168 + 280/168 = 1575 + 280/168 = 1855/168
5. 1855/168 simplified gives 265/24
6. So, 75/8 + 70/42 = 265/24
   In mixed form: 111/24

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