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Add 1/42 and 64/90

1/42 + 64/90 is 463/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    1/42 = 1 × 15/42 × 15 = 15/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    64/90 = 64 × 7/90 × 7 = 448/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/630 + 448/630 = 15 + 448/630 = 463/630
  5. So, 1/42 + 64/90 = 463/630

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