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Add 16/8 and 45/56

1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 45/56

16/8 + 45/56 is 157/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    16/8 = 16 × 7/8 × 7 = 112/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    45/56 = 45 × 1/56 × 1 = 45/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/56 + 45/56 = 112 + 45/56 = 157/56
  5. So, 16/8 + 45/56 = 157/56
    In mixed form: 245/56

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