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Add 5/63 and 90/42

1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 2 6/42

5/63 + 90/42 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 42 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    90/42 = 90 × 3/42 × 3 = 270/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/126 + 270/126 = 10 + 270/126 = 280/126
  5. 280/126 simplified gives 20/9
  6. So, 5/63 + 90/42 = 20/9
    In mixed form: 22/9

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