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Add 90/35 and 42/49

1^st number: 2 20/35, 2^nd number: 42/49

90/35 + 42/49 is 24/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
   90/35 = 90 × 7/35 × 7 = 630/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   42/49 = 42 × 5/49 × 5 = 210/245
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/245 + 210/245 = 630 + 210/245 = 840/245
5. 840/245 simplified gives 24/7
6. So, 90/35 + 42/49 = 24/7
   In mixed form: 33/7

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