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Add 90/20 and 30/84

1^st number: 4 10/20, 2^nd number: 30/84

90/20 + 30/84 is 34/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
   90/20 = 90 × 21/20 × 21 = 1890/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   30/84 = 30 × 5/84 × 5 = 150/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/420 + 150/420 = 1890 + 150/420 = 2040/420
5. 2040/420 simplified gives 34/7
6. So, 90/20 + 30/84 = 34/7
   In mixed form: 46/7

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