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Add 42/84 and 90/14

1^st number: 42/84, 2^nd number: 6 6/14

42/84 + 90/14 is 97/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 14 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   42/84 = 42 × 1/84 × 1 = 42/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   90/14 = 90 × 6/14 × 6 = 540/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/84 + 540/84 = 42 + 540/84 = 582/84
5. 582/84 simplified gives 97/14
6. So, 42/84 + 90/14 = 97/14
   In mixed form: 613/14

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