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Add 8/75 and 42/6

1^st number: 8/75, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

8/75 + 42/6 is 533/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   8/75 = 8 × 2/75 × 2 = 16/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/150 + 1050/150 = 16 + 1050/150 = 1066/150
5. 1066/150 simplified gives 533/75
6. So, 8/75 + 42/6 = 533/75
   In mixed form: 78/75

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