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Add 42/28 and 90/49

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 41/49

42/28 + 90/49 is 327/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   42/28 = 42 × 7/28 × 7 = 294/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   90/49 = 90 × 4/49 × 4 = 360/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/196 + 360/196 = 294 + 360/196 = 654/196
5. 654/196 simplified gives 327/98
6. So, 42/28 + 90/49 = 327/98
   In mixed form: 333/98

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