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Add 16/56 and 15/45

16/56 + 15/45 is 13/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    16/56 = 16 × 45/56 × 45 = 720/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    15/45 = 15 × 56/45 × 56 = 840/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/2520 + 840/2520 = 720 + 840/2520 = 1560/2520
  5. 1560/2520 simplified gives 13/21
  6. So, 16/56 + 15/45 = 13/21

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