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Add 56/16 and 45/42

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 1 3/42

56/16 + 45/42 is 32/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   56/16 = 56 × 21/16 × 21 = 1176/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   45/42 = 45 × 8/42 × 8 = 360/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/336 + 360/336 = 1176 + 360/336 = 1536/336
5. 1536/336 simplified gives 32/7
6. So, 56/16 + 45/42 = 32/7
   In mixed form: 44/7

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