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Add 48/16 and 45/56

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 45/56

48/16 + 45/56 is 213/56.

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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,
   48/16 = 48 × 7/16 × 7 = 336/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   45/56 = 45 × 2/56 × 2 = 90/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/112 + 90/112 = 336 + 90/112 = 426/112
5. 426/112 simplified gives 213/56
6. So, 48/16 + 45/56 = 213/56
   In mixed form: 345/56

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