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Add 75/16 and 35/56

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 35/56

75/16 + 35/56 is 85/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   75/16 = 75 × 7/16 × 7 = 525/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   35/56 = 35 × 2/56 × 2 = 70/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/112 + 70/112 = 525 + 70/112 = 595/112
5. 595/112 simplified gives 85/16
6. So, 75/16 + 35/56 = 85/16
   In mixed form: 55/16

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