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Add 16/5 and 56/63

1^st number: 3 1/5, 2^nd number: 56/63

16/5 + 56/63 is 184/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   16/5 = 16 × 63/5 × 63 = 1008/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   56/63 = 56 × 5/63 × 5 = 280/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/315 + 280/315 = 1008 + 280/315 = 1288/315
5. 1288/315 simplified gives 184/45
6. So, 16/5 + 56/63 = 184/45
   In mixed form: 44/45

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