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Add 84/75 and 42/56

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 42/56

84/75 + 42/56 is 187/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   84/75 = 84 × 56/75 × 56 = 4704/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   42/56 = 42 × 75/56 × 75 = 3150/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4704/4200 + 3150/4200 = 4704 + 3150/4200 = 7854/4200
5. 7854/4200 simplified gives 187/100
6. So, 84/75 + 42/56 = 187/100
   In mixed form: 187/100

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