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Add 90/42 and 10/36

1^st number: 2 6/42, 2^nd number: 10/36

90/42 + 10/36 is 305/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   90/42 = 90 × 6/42 × 6 = 540/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/252 + 70/252 = 540 + 70/252 = 610/252
5. 610/252 simplified gives 305/126
6. So, 90/42 + 10/36 = 305/126
   In mixed form: 253/126

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