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Add 60/42 and 5/90

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 5/90

60/42 + 5/90 is 187/126.

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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,
   60/42 = 60 × 15/42 × 15 = 900/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/630 + 35/630 = 900 + 35/630 = 935/630
5. 935/630 simplified gives 187/126
6. So, 60/42 + 5/90 = 187/126
   In mixed form: 161/126

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