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Add 18/56 and 54/16

1^st number: 18/56, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

18/56 + 54/16 is 207/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   18/56 = 18 × 2/56 × 2 = 36/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   54/16 = 54 × 7/16 × 7 = 378/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/112 + 378/112 = 36 + 378/112 = 414/112
5. 414/112 simplified gives 207/56
6. So, 18/56 + 54/16 = 207/56
   In mixed form: 339/56

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