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Add 5/56 and 4/16

5/56 + 4/16 is 19/56.

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,
    4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/112 + 28/112 = 10 + 28/112 = 38/112
  5. 38/112 simplified gives 19/56
  6. So, 5/56 + 4/16 = 19/56

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