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Add 54/16 and 35/75

1^st number: 3 6/16, 2^nd number: 35/75

54/16 + 35/75 is 461/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   54/16 = 54 × 75/16 × 75 = 4050/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   35/75 = 35 × 16/75 × 16 = 560/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4050/1200 + 560/1200 = 4050 + 560/1200 = 4610/1200
5. 4610/1200 simplified gives 461/120
6. So, 54/16 + 35/75 = 461/120
   In mixed form: 3101/120

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