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Add 90/42 and 28/90

1^st number: 2 6/42, 2^nd number: 28/90

90/42 + 28/90 is 773/315.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   28/90 = 28 × 7/90 × 7 = 196/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/630 + 196/630 = 1350 + 196/630 = 1546/630
5. 1546/630 simplified gives 773/315
6. So, 90/42 + 28/90 = 773/315
   In mixed form: 2143/315

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