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Add 8/7 and 27/16

1^st number: 1 1/7, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

8/7 + 27/16 is 317/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
   8/7 = 8 × 16/7 × 16 = 128/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   27/16 = 27 × 7/16 × 7 = 189/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   128/112 + 189/112 = 128 + 189/112 = 317/112
5. So, 8/7 + 27/16 = 317/112
   In mixed form: 293/112

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