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Add 56/20 and 9/8

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

56/20 + 9/8 is 157/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   56/20 = 56 × 2/20 × 2 = 112/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   9/8 = 9 × 5/8 × 5 = 45/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/40 + 45/40 = 112 + 45/40 = 157/40
5. So, 56/20 + 9/8 = 157/40
   In mixed form: 337/40

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