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Add 1/16 and 75/56

1^st number: 1/16, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

1/16 + 75/56 is 157/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   1/16 = 1 × 7/16 × 7 = 7/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   75/56 = 75 × 2/56 × 2 = 150/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7/112 + 150/112 = 7 + 150/112 = 157/112
5. So, 1/16 + 75/56 = 157/112
   In mixed form: 145/112

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