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Add 3/56 and 4/16

3/56 + 4/16 is 17/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    3/56 = 3 × 2/56 × 2 = 6/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/112 + 28/112 = 6 + 28/112 = 34/112
  5. 34/112 simplified gives 17/56
  6. So, 3/56 + 4/16 = 17/56

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