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Add 45/56 and 27/16

1^st number: 45/56, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

45/56 + 27/16 is 279/112.

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,
   45/56 = 45 × 2/56 × 2 = 90/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   27/16 = 27 × 7/16 × 7 = 189/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/112 + 189/112 = 90 + 189/112 = 279/112
5. So, 45/56 + 27/16 = 279/112
   In mixed form: 255/112

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