Add 2/56 and 28/16, Solve 2/56 + 1 12/16 as a fraction

Add 2/56 and 28/16

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

2/56 + 28/16 is 25/14.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
2/56 = 2 × 2/56 × 2 = 4/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
28/16 = 28 × 7/16 × 7 = 196/112
Add the two like fractions:
4/112 + 196/112 = 4 + 196/112 = 200/112
200/112 simplified gives 25/14
So, 2/56 + 28/16 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14

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