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Add 75/42 and 50/90

1st number: 1 33/42, 2nd number: 50/90

75/42 + 50/90 is 295/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    75/42 = 75 × 15/42 × 15 = 1125/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/630 + 350/630 = 1125 + 350/630 = 1475/630
  5. 1475/630 simplified gives 295/126
  6. So, 75/42 + 50/90 = 295/126
    In mixed form: 243/126

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