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Add 90/80 and 60/42

1st number: 1 10/80, 2nd number: 1 18/42

90/80 + 60/42 is 143/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 42 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    90/80 = 90 × 21/80 × 21 = 1890/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
    60/42 = 60 × 40/42 × 40 = 2400/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/1680 + 2400/1680 = 1890 + 2400/1680 = 4290/1680
  5. 4290/1680 simplified gives 143/56
  6. So, 90/80 + 60/42 = 143/56
    In mixed form: 231/56

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