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Add 5/16 and 36/56

5/16 + 36/56 is 107/112.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   36/56 = 36 × 2/56 × 2 = 72/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/112 + 72/112 = 35 + 72/112 = 107/112
5. So, 5/16 + 36/56 = 107/112

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