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Add 96/42 and 42/90

1st number: 2 12/42, 2nd number: 42/90

96/42 + 42/90 is 289/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    96/42 = 96 × 15/42 × 15 = 1440/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    42/90 = 42 × 7/90 × 7 = 294/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/630 + 294/630 = 1440 + 294/630 = 1734/630
  5. 1734/630 simplified gives 289/105
  6. So, 96/42 + 42/90 = 289/105
    In mixed form: 279/105

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