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Add 90/42 and 2/4

1^st number: 2 6/42, 2^nd number: 2/4

90/42 + 2/4 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   90/42 = 90 × 2/42 × 2 = 180/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   2/4 = 2 × 21/4 × 21 = 42/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/84 + 42/84 = 180 + 42/84 = 222/84
5. 222/84 simplified gives 37/14
6. So, 90/42 + 2/4 = 37/14
   In mixed form: 29/14

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