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Add 5/16 and 7/56

5/16 + 7/56 is 7/16.

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,
    7/56 = 7 × 2/56 × 2 = 14/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/112 + 14/112 = 35 + 14/112 = 49/112
  5. 49/112 simplified gives 7/16
  6. So, 5/16 + 7/56 = 7/16

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