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Add 54/16 and 42/32

1^st number: 3 6/16, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

54/16 + 42/32 is 75/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
   54/16 = 54 × 2/16 × 2 = 108/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/32 + 42/32 = 108 + 42/32 = 150/32
5. 150/32 simplified gives 75/16
6. So, 54/16 + 42/32 = 75/16
   In mixed form: 411/16

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