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Add 32/16 and 45/56

1^st number: 2 0/16, 2^nd number: 45/56

32/16 + 45/56 is 157/56.

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,
   32/16 = 32 × 7/16 × 7 = 224/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   45/56 = 45 × 2/56 × 2 = 90/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/112 + 90/112 = 224 + 90/112 = 314/112
5. 314/112 simplified gives 157/56
6. So, 32/16 + 45/56 = 157/56
   In mixed form: 245/56

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