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Add 80/75 and 14/42

1^st number: 1 5/75, 2^nd number: 14/42

80/75 + 14/42 is 7/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   80/75 = 80 × 14/75 × 14 = 1120/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   14/42 = 14 × 25/42 × 25 = 350/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/1050 + 350/1050 = 1120 + 350/1050 = 1470/1050
5. 1470/1050 simplified gives 7/5
6. So, 80/75 + 14/42 = 7/5
   In mixed form: 12/5

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