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Add 2/16 and 2/7

2/16 + 2/7 is 23/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
   2/7 = 2 × 16/7 × 16 = 32/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/112 + 32/112 = 14 + 32/112 = 46/112
5. 46/112 simplified gives 23/56
6. So, 2/16 + 2/7 = 23/56

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