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Add 42/16 and 6/30

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 6/30

42/16 + 6/30 is 113/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   42/16 = 42 × 15/16 × 15 = 630/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   6/30 = 6 × 8/30 × 8 = 48/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/240 + 48/240 = 630 + 48/240 = 678/240
5. 678/240 simplified gives 113/40
6. So, 42/16 + 6/30 = 113/40
   In mixed form: 233/40

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