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Add 25/16 and 1/56

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 1/56

25/16 + 1/56 is 177/112.

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,
   25/16 = 25 × 7/16 × 7 = 175/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   1/56 = 1 × 2/56 × 2 = 2/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/112 + 2/112 = 175 + 2/112 = 177/112
5. So, 25/16 + 1/56 = 177/112
   In mixed form: 165/112

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