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Add 16/42 and 75/25

1^st number: 16/42, 2^nd number: 3 0/25

16/42 + 75/25 is 71/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   16/42 = 16 × 25/42 × 25 = 400/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   75/25 = 75 × 42/25 × 42 = 3150/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/1050 + 3150/1050 = 400 + 3150/1050 = 3550/1050
5. 3550/1050 simplified gives 71/21
6. So, 16/42 + 75/25 = 71/21
   In mixed form: 38/21

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