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Add 25/42 and 75/90

25/42 + 75/90 is 10/7.

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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,
   25/42 = 25 × 15/42 × 15 = 375/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   75/90 = 75 × 7/90 × 7 = 525/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/630 + 525/630 = 375 + 525/630 = 900/630
5. 900/630 simplified gives 10/7
6. So, 25/42 + 75/90 = 10/7
   In mixed form: 13/7

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