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Add 48/16 and 42/6

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

48/16 + 42/6 is 10/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 6 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   48/16 = 48 × 3/16 × 3 = 144/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   42/6 = 42 × 8/6 × 8 = 336/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/48 + 336/48 = 144 + 336/48 = 480/48
5. 480/48 simplified gives 10/1
6. So, 48/16 + 42/6 = 10/1

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