Add 56/16 and 3/7, Solve 3 8/16 + 3/7 as a fraction

Add 56/16 and 3/7

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 3/7

56/16 + 3/7 is 55/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
56/16 = 56 × 7/16 × 7 = 392/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
3/7 = 3 × 16/7 × 16 = 48/112
Add the two like fractions:
392/112 + 48/112 = 392 + 48/112 = 440/112
440/112 simplified gives 55/14
So, 56/16 + 3/7 = 55/14
In mixed form: 313/14

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