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Add 2/16 and 42/56

2/16 + 42/56 is 7/8.

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,
   2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   42/56 = 42 × 2/56 × 2 = 84/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/112 + 84/112 = 14 + 84/112 = 98/112
5. 98/112 simplified gives 7/8
6. So, 2/16 + 42/56 = 7/8

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