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Add 30/24 and 75/90

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 75/90

30/24 + 75/90 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   75/90 = 75 × 4/90 × 4 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/360 + 300/360 = 450 + 300/360 = 750/360
5. 750/360 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 30/24 + 75/90 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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