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Add 75/96 and 42/25

1^st number: 75/96, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

75/96 + 42/25 is 1969/800.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   75/96 = 75 × 25/96 × 25 = 1875/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   42/25 = 42 × 96/25 × 96 = 4032/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1875/2400 + 4032/2400 = 1875 + 4032/2400 = 5907/2400
5. 5907/2400 simplified gives 1969/800
6. So, 75/96 + 42/25 = 1969/800
   In mixed form: 2369/800

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