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Add 8/16 and 42/56

8/16 + 42/56 is 5/4.

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,
    8/16 = 8 × 7/16 × 7 = 56/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    42/56 = 42 × 2/56 × 2 = 84/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/112 + 84/112 = 56 + 84/112 = 140/112
  5. 140/112 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 8/16 + 42/56 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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