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Add 42/90 and 49/24

1^st number: 42/90, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

42/90 + 49/24 is 301/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   42/90 = 42 × 4/90 × 4 = 168/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   49/24 = 49 × 15/24 × 15 = 735/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/360 + 735/360 = 168 + 735/360 = 903/360
5. 903/360 simplified gives 301/120
6. So, 42/90 + 49/24 = 301/120
   In mixed form: 261/120

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