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Add 6/16 and 42/80

6/16 + 42/80 is 9/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   42/80 = 42 × 1/80 × 1 = 42/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/80 + 42/80 = 30 + 42/80 = 72/80
5. 72/80 simplified gives 9/10
6. So, 6/16 + 42/80 = 9/10

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