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Add 42/32 and 24/90

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 24/90

42/32 + 24/90 is 379/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   42/32 = 42 × 45/32 × 45 = 1890/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   24/90 = 24 × 16/90 × 16 = 384/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/1440 + 384/1440 = 1890 + 384/1440 = 2274/1440
5. 2274/1440 simplified gives 379/240
6. So, 42/32 + 24/90 = 379/240
   In mixed form: 1139/240

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