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Add 90/42 and 4/72

1^st number: 2 6/42, 2^nd number: 4/72

90/42 + 4/72 is 277/126.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
   90/42 = 90 × 12/42 × 12 = 1080/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/504 + 28/504 = 1080 + 28/504 = 1108/504
5. 1108/504 simplified gives 277/126
6. So, 90/42 + 4/72 = 277/126
   In mixed form: 225/126

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