Add 16/56 and 25/9, Solve 16/56 + 2 7/9 as a fraction

Add 16/56 and 25/9

1^st number: 16/56, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

16/56 + 25/9 is 193/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
16/56 = 16 × 9/56 × 9 = 144/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
25/9 = 25 × 56/9 × 56 = 1400/504
Add the two like fractions:
144/504 + 1400/504 = 144 + 1400/504 = 1544/504
1544/504 simplified gives 193/63
So, 16/56 + 25/9 = 193/63
In mixed form: 34/63

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