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Add 14/16 and 8/7

1^st number: 14/16, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

14/16 + 8/7 is 113/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
   8/7 = 8 × 16/7 × 16 = 128/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/112 + 128/112 = 98 + 128/112 = 226/112
5. 226/112 simplified gives 113/56
6. So, 14/16 + 8/7 = 113/56
   In mixed form: 21/56

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