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Add 5/42 and 70/90

5/42 + 70/90 is 113/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    5/42 = 5 × 15/42 × 15 = 75/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    70/90 = 70 × 7/90 × 7 = 490/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/630 + 490/630 = 75 + 490/630 = 565/630
  5. 565/630 simplified gives 113/126
  6. So, 5/42 + 70/90 = 113/126

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