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Add 50/42 and 24/90

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 24/90

50/42 + 24/90 is 51/35.

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,
   50/42 = 50 × 15/42 × 15 = 750/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/630 + 168/630 = 750 + 168/630 = 918/630
5. 918/630 simplified gives 51/35
6. So, 50/42 + 24/90 = 51/35
   In mixed form: 116/35

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