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Add 16/56 and 75/45

1st number: 16/56, 2nd number: 1 30/45

16/56 + 75/45 is 41/21.

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,
    75/45 = 75 × 56/45 × 56 = 4200/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/2520 + 4200/2520 = 720 + 4200/2520 = 4920/2520
  5. 4920/2520 simplified gives 41/21
  6. So, 16/56 + 75/45 = 41/21
    In mixed form: 120/21

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