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Add 25/54 and 42/16

1^st number: 25/54, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

25/54 + 42/16 is 667/216.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   25/54 = 25 × 8/54 × 8 = 200/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   42/16 = 42 × 27/16 × 27 = 1134/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/432 + 1134/432 = 200 + 1134/432 = 1334/432
5. 1334/432 simplified gives 667/216
6. So, 25/54 + 42/16 = 667/216
   In mixed form: 319/216

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