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Add 48/16 and 42/35

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

48/16 + 42/35 is 21/5.

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,
   48/16 = 48 × 35/16 × 35 = 1680/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   42/35 = 42 × 16/35 × 16 = 672/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/560 + 672/560 = 1680 + 672/560 = 2352/560
5. 2352/560 simplified gives 21/5
6. So, 48/16 + 42/35 = 21/5
   In mixed form: 41/5

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