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Add 90/45 and 5/42

1^st number: 2 0/45, 2^nd number: 5/42

90/45 + 5/42 is 89/42.

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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,
   5/42 = 5 × 15/42 × 15 = 75/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/630 + 75/630 = 1260 + 75/630 = 1335/630
5. 1335/630 simplified gives 89/42
6. So, 90/45 + 5/42 = 89/42
   In mixed form: 25/42

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