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Add 54/42 and 35/16

1^st number: 1 12/42, 2^nd number: 2 3/16

54/42 + 35/16 is 389/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   54/42 = 54 × 8/42 × 8 = 432/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   35/16 = 35 × 21/16 × 21 = 735/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/336 + 735/336 = 432 + 735/336 = 1167/336
5. 1167/336 simplified gives 389/112
6. So, 54/42 + 35/16 = 389/112
   In mixed form: 353/112

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