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Add 5/56 and 15/16

5/56 + 15/16 is 115/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    5/56 = 5 × 2/56 × 2 = 10/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/112 + 105/112 = 10 + 105/112 = 115/112
  5. So, 5/56 + 15/16 = 115/112
    In mixed form: 13/112

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