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Add 90/45 and 3/42

1^st number: 2 0/45, 2^nd number: 3/42

90/45 + 3/42 is 29/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   90/45 = 90 × 14/45 × 14 = 1260/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   3/42 = 3 × 15/42 × 15 = 45/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/630 + 45/630 = 1260 + 45/630 = 1305/630
5. 1305/630 simplified gives 29/14
6. So, 90/45 + 3/42 = 29/14
   In mixed form: 21/14

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