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Add 81/42 and 5/75

1^st number: 1 39/42, 2^nd number: 5/75

81/42 + 5/75 is 419/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 75 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   81/42 = 81 × 25/42 × 25 = 2025/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   5/75 = 5 × 14/75 × 14 = 70/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/1050 + 70/1050 = 2025 + 70/1050 = 2095/1050
5. 2095/1050 simplified gives 419/210
6. So, 81/42 + 5/75 = 419/210
   In mixed form: 1209/210

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