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Add 25/7 and 56/16

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

25/7 + 56/16 is 99/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
   25/7 = 25 × 16/7 × 16 = 400/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   56/16 = 56 × 7/16 × 7 = 392/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/112 + 392/112 = 400 + 392/112 = 792/112
5. 792/112 simplified gives 99/14
6. So, 25/7 + 56/16 = 99/14
   In mixed form: 71/14

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