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Add 90/50 and 70/42

1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 1 28/42

90/50 + 70/42 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    90/50 = 90 × 21/50 × 21 = 1890/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    70/42 = 70 × 25/42 × 25 = 1750/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/1050 + 1750/1050 = 1890 + 1750/1050 = 3640/1050
  5. 3640/1050 simplified gives 52/15
  6. So, 90/50 + 70/42 = 52/15
    In mixed form: 37/15

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