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Add 18/16 and 45/56

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

18/16 + 45/56 is 27/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   18/16 = 18 × 7/16 × 7 = 126/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   45/56 = 45 × 2/56 × 2 = 90/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/112 + 90/112 = 126 + 90/112 = 216/112
5. 216/112 simplified gives 27/14
6. So, 18/16 + 45/56 = 27/14
   In mixed form: 113/14

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