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Add 42/90 and 70/7

1st number: 42/90, 2nd number: 10 0/7

42/90 + 70/7 is 157/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 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 7 × 90 = 630,
    70/7 = 70 × 90/7 × 90 = 6300/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/630 + 6300/630 = 294 + 6300/630 = 6594/630
  5. 6594/630 simplified gives 157/15
  6. So, 42/90 + 70/7 = 157/15
    In mixed form: 107/15

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