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Add 48/16 and 42/54

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 42/54

48/16 + 42/54 is 34/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   48/16 = 48 × 27/16 × 27 = 1296/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   42/54 = 42 × 8/54 × 8 = 336/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/432 + 336/432 = 1296 + 336/432 = 1632/432
5. 1632/432 simplified gives 34/9
6. So, 48/16 + 42/54 = 34/9
   In mixed form: 37/9

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