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Add 90/42 and 20/24

1^st number: 2 6/42, 2^nd number: 20/24

90/42 + 20/24 is 125/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   90/42 = 90 × 4/42 × 4 = 360/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/168 + 140/168 = 360 + 140/168 = 500/168
5. 500/168 simplified gives 125/42
6. So, 90/42 + 20/24 = 125/42
   In mixed form: 241/42

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