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Add 54/56 and 6/16

54/56 + 6/16 is 75/56.

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,
    54/56 = 54 × 2/56 × 2 = 108/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/112 + 42/112 = 108 + 42/112 = 150/112
  5. 150/112 simplified gives 75/56
  6. So, 54/56 + 6/16 = 75/56
    In mixed form: 119/56

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