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Add 84/42 and 2/75

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

84/42 + 2/75 is 152/75.

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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,
   84/42 = 84 × 25/42 × 25 = 2100/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   2/75 = 2 × 14/75 × 14 = 28/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/1050 + 28/1050 = 2100 + 28/1050 = 2128/1050
5. 2128/1050 simplified gives 152/75
6. So, 84/42 + 2/75 = 152/75
   In mixed form: 22/75

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