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Add 49/28 and 56/16

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

49/28 + 56/16 is 21/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   49/28 = 49 × 4/28 × 4 = 196/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   56/16 = 56 × 7/16 × 7 = 392/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/112 + 392/112 = 196 + 392/112 = 588/112
5. 588/112 simplified gives 21/4
6. So, 49/28 + 56/16 = 21/4
   In mixed form: 51/4

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