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Add 14/4 and 16/42

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 16/42

14/4 + 16/42 is 163/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   14/4 = 14 × 21/4 × 21 = 294/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   16/42 = 16 × 2/42 × 2 = 32/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/84 + 32/84 = 294 + 32/84 = 326/84
5. 326/84 simplified gives 163/42
6. So, 14/4 + 16/42 = 163/42
   In mixed form: 337/42

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