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Add 90/5 and 42/6

1^st number: 18 0/5, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

90/5 + 42/6 is 25/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   90/5 = 90 × 6/5 × 6 = 540/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   42/6 = 42 × 5/6 × 5 = 210/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/30 + 210/30 = 540 + 210/30 = 750/30
5. 750/30 simplified gives 25/1
6. So, 90/5 + 42/6 = 25/1

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