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Add 84/75 and 14/42

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 14/42

84/75 + 14/42 is 109/75.

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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,
   84/75 = 84 × 14/75 × 14 = 1176/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   14/42 = 14 × 25/42 × 25 = 350/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/1050 + 350/1050 = 1176 + 350/1050 = 1526/1050
5. 1526/1050 simplified gives 109/75
6. So, 84/75 + 14/42 = 109/75
   In mixed form: 134/75

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