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Add 63/3 and 42/90

1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 42/90

63/3 + 42/90 is 322/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    63/3 = 63 × 30/3 × 30 = 1890/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/90 + 42/90 = 1890 + 42/90 = 1932/90
  5. 1932/90 simplified gives 322/15
  6. So, 63/3 + 42/90 = 322/15
    In mixed form: 217/15

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