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Add 90/12 and 32/42

1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 32/42

90/12 + 32/42 is 347/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    90/12 = 90 × 7/12 × 7 = 630/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    32/42 = 32 × 2/42 × 2 = 64/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/84 + 64/84 = 630 + 64/84 = 694/84
  5. 694/84 simplified gives 347/42
  6. So, 90/12 + 32/42 = 347/42
    In mixed form: 811/42

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