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Add 45/5 and 45/42

1^st number: 9 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 3/42

45/5 + 45/42 is 141/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   45/5 = 45 × 42/5 × 42 = 1890/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/210 + 225/210 = 1890 + 225/210 = 2115/210
5. 2115/210 simplified gives 141/14
6. So, 45/5 + 45/42 = 141/14
   In mixed form: 101/14

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