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Add 4/56 and 25/16

1st number: 4/56, 2nd number: 1 9/16

4/56 + 25/16 is 183/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    4/56 = 4 × 2/56 × 2 = 8/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    25/16 = 25 × 7/16 × 7 = 175/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/112 + 175/112 = 8 + 175/112 = 183/112
  5. So, 4/56 + 25/16 = 183/112
    In mixed form: 171/112

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