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Add 54/16 and 3/56

1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 3/56

54/16 + 3/56 is 24/7.

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,
    54/16 = 54 × 7/16 × 7 = 378/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    3/56 = 3 × 2/56 × 2 = 6/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/112 + 6/112 = 378 + 6/112 = 384/112
  5. 384/112 simplified gives 24/7
  6. So, 54/16 + 3/56 = 24/7
    In mixed form: 33/7

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