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Add 8/4 and 42/75

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 42/75

8/4 + 42/75 is 64/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   8/4 = 8 × 75/4 × 75 = 600/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/300 + 168/300 = 600 + 168/300 = 768/300
5. 768/300 simplified gives 64/25
6. So, 8/4 + 42/75 = 64/25
   In mixed form: 214/25

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