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Add 7/42 and 90/64

1^st number: 7/42, 2^nd number: 1 26/64

7/42 + 90/64 is 151/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
   7/42 = 7 × 32/42 × 32 = 224/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   90/64 = 90 × 21/64 × 21 = 1890/1344
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/1344 + 1890/1344 = 224 + 1890/1344 = 2114/1344
5. 2114/1344 simplified gives 151/96
6. So, 7/42 + 90/64 = 151/96
   In mixed form: 155/96

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