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Add 28/16 and 63/56

1^st number: 1 12/16, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

28/16 + 63/56 is 23/8.

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,
   28/16 = 28 × 7/16 × 7 = 196/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   63/56 = 63 × 2/56 × 2 = 126/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/112 + 126/112 = 196 + 126/112 = 322/112
5. 322/112 simplified gives 23/8
6. So, 28/16 + 63/56 = 23/8
   In mixed form: 27/8

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