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Add 60/56 and 5/16

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 5/16

60/56 + 5/16 is 155/112.

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,
   60/56 = 60 × 2/56 × 2 = 120/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/112 + 35/112 = 120 + 35/112 = 155/112
5. So, 60/56 + 5/16 = 155/112
   In mixed form: 143/112

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