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Add 80/20 and 42/75

1^st number: 4 0/20, 2^nd number: 42/75

80/20 + 42/75 is 114/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   80/20 = 80 × 15/20 × 15 = 1200/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/300 + 168/300 = 1200 + 168/300 = 1368/300
5. 1368/300 simplified gives 114/25
6. So, 80/20 + 42/75 = 114/25
   In mixed form: 414/25

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