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Add 60/42 and 6/90

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 6/90

60/42 + 6/90 is 157/105.

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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,
   6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/630 + 42/630 = 900 + 42/630 = 942/630
5. 942/630 simplified gives 157/105
6. So, 60/42 + 6/90 = 157/105
   In mixed form: 152/105

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