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Add 3/42 and 90/80

1st number: 3/42, 2nd number: 1 10/80

3/42 + 90/80 is 67/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
    3/42 = 3 × 40/42 × 40 = 120/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    90/80 = 90 × 21/80 × 21 = 1890/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/1680 + 1890/1680 = 120 + 1890/1680 = 2010/1680
  5. 2010/1680 simplified gives 67/56
  6. So, 3/42 + 90/80 = 67/56
    In mixed form: 111/56

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