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Add 42/90 and 45/18

1^st number: 42/90, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

42/90 + 45/18 is 89/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/90 + 225/90 = 42 + 225/90 = 267/90
5. 267/90 simplified gives 89/30
6. So, 42/90 + 45/18 = 89/30
   In mixed form: 229/30

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