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Add 5/56 and 75/16

1^st number: 5/56, 2^nd number: 4 11/16

5/56 + 75/16 is 535/112.

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,
   75/16 = 75 × 7/16 × 7 = 525/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/112 + 525/112 = 10 + 525/112 = 535/112
5. So, 5/56 + 75/16 = 535/112
   In mixed form: 487/112

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