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Add 42/90 and 70/30

1^st number: 42/90, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

42/90 + 70/30 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
   70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/90 + 210/90 = 42 + 210/90 = 252/90
5. 252/90 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 42/90 + 70/30 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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