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Add 28/16 and 1/56

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

28/16 + 1/56 is 99/56.

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,
    28/16 = 28 × 7/16 × 7 = 196/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    1/56 = 1 × 2/56 × 2 = 2/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/112 + 2/112 = 196 + 2/112 = 198/112
  5. 198/112 simplified gives 99/56
  6. So, 28/16 + 1/56 = 99/56
    In mixed form: 143/56

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