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Add 7/16 and 7/8

7/16 + 7/8 is 21/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 8 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   7/16 = 7 × 1/16 × 1 = 7/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
   7/8 = 7 × 2/8 × 2 = 14/16
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7/16 + 14/16 = 7 + 14/16 = 21/16
5. So, 7/16 + 7/8 = 21/16
   In mixed form: 15/16

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