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Add 45/54 and 42/16

1^st number: 45/54, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

45/54 + 42/16 is 83/24.

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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,
   45/54 = 45 × 8/54 × 8 = 360/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   42/16 = 42 × 27/16 × 27 = 1134/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/432 + 1134/432 = 360 + 1134/432 = 1494/432
5. 1494/432 simplified gives 83/24
6. So, 45/54 + 42/16 = 83/24
   In mixed form: 311/24

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