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Add 28/90 and 49/42

1^st number: 28/90, 2^nd number: 1 7/42

28/90 + 49/42 is 133/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   28/90 = 28 × 7/90 × 7 = 196/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   49/42 = 49 × 15/42 × 15 = 735/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/630 + 735/630 = 196 + 735/630 = 931/630
5. 931/630 simplified gives 133/90
6. So, 28/90 + 49/42 = 133/90
   In mixed form: 143/90

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