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Add 90/42 and 24/35

1^st number: 2 6/42, 2^nd number: 24/35

90/42 + 24/35 is 99/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   90/42 = 90 × 5/42 × 5 = 450/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/210 + 144/210 = 450 + 144/210 = 594/210
5. 594/210 simplified gives 99/35
6. So, 90/42 + 24/35 = 99/35
   In mixed form: 229/35

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