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Add 42/14 and 80/90

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 80/90

42/14 + 80/90 is 35/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    42/14 = 42 × 45/14 × 45 = 1890/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    80/90 = 80 × 7/90 × 7 = 560/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/630 + 560/630 = 1890 + 560/630 = 2450/630
  5. 2450/630 simplified gives 35/9
  6. So, 42/14 + 80/90 = 35/9
    In mixed form: 38/9

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