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Add 75/90 and 42/24

1^st number: 75/90, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

75/90 + 42/24 is 31/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   75/90 = 75 × 4/90 × 4 = 300/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   42/24 = 42 × 15/24 × 15 = 630/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/360 + 630/360 = 300 + 630/360 = 930/360
5. 930/360 simplified gives 31/12
6. So, 75/90 + 42/24 = 31/12
   In mixed form: 27/12

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