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Add 42/16 and 54/35

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

42/16 + 54/35 is 1167/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   54/35 = 54 × 16/35 × 16 = 864/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/560 + 864/560 = 1470 + 864/560 = 2334/560
5. 2334/560 simplified gives 1167/280
6. So, 42/16 + 54/35 = 1167/280
   In mixed form: 447/280

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