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Add 42/90 and 42/35

1^st number: 42/90, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

42/90 + 42/35 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   42/90 = 42 × 7/90 × 7 = 294/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   42/35 = 42 × 18/35 × 18 = 756/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/630 + 756/630 = 294 + 756/630 = 1050/630
5. 1050/630 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 42/90 + 42/35 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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