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Add 54/7 and 42/90

1st number: 7 5/7, 2nd number: 42/90

54/7 + 42/90 is 859/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    54/7 = 54 × 90/7 × 90 = 4860/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    42/90 = 42 × 7/90 × 7 = 294/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4860/630 + 294/630 = 4860 + 294/630 = 5154/630
  5. 5154/630 simplified gives 859/105
  6. So, 54/7 + 42/90 = 859/105
    In mixed form: 819/105

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