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Add 35/90 and 49/42

1^st number: 35/90, 2^nd number: 1 7/42

35/90 + 49/42 is 14/9.

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,
   35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   49/42 = 49 × 15/42 × 15 = 735/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/630 + 735/630 = 245 + 735/630 = 980/630
5. 980/630 simplified gives 14/9
6. So, 35/90 + 49/42 = 14/9
   In mixed form: 15/9

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