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Add 45/6 and 56/16

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

45/6 + 56/16 is 11/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   45/6 = 45 × 8/6 × 8 = 360/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   56/16 = 56 × 3/16 × 3 = 168/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/48 + 168/48 = 360 + 168/48 = 528/48
5. 528/48 simplified gives 11/1
6. So, 45/6 + 56/16 = 11/1

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