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Add 90/42 and 16/90

1^st number: 2 6/42, 2^nd number: 16/90

90/42 + 16/90 is 731/315.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   90/42 = 90 × 15/42 × 15 = 1350/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   16/90 = 16 × 7/90 × 7 = 112/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/630 + 112/630 = 1350 + 112/630 = 1462/630
5. 1462/630 simplified gives 731/315
6. So, 90/42 + 16/90 = 731/315
   In mixed form: 2101/315

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