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Add 42/12 and 60/90

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 60/90

42/12 + 60/90 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   42/12 = 42 × 15/12 × 15 = 630/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   60/90 = 60 × 2/90 × 2 = 120/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/180 + 120/180 = 630 + 120/180 = 750/180
5. 750/180 simplified gives 25/6
6. So, 42/12 + 60/90 = 25/6
   In mixed form: 41/6

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