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Add 48/42 and 16/32

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 16/32

48/42 + 16/32 is 23/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   48/42 = 48 × 16/42 × 16 = 768/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   16/32 = 16 × 21/32 × 21 = 336/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/672 + 336/672 = 768 + 336/672 = 1104/672
5. 1104/672 simplified gives 23/14
6. So, 48/42 + 16/32 = 23/14
   In mixed form: 19/14

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