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Add 42/72 and 90/49

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 1 41/49

42/72 + 90/49 is 1423/588.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   42/72 = 42 × 49/72 × 49 = 2058/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   90/49 = 90 × 72/49 × 72 = 6480/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/3528 + 6480/3528 = 2058 + 6480/3528 = 8538/3528
5. 8538/3528 simplified gives 1423/588
6. So, 42/72 + 90/49 = 1423/588
   In mixed form: 2247/588

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