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Add 9/16 and 35/56

9/16 + 35/56 is 19/16.

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,
    9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    35/56 = 35 × 2/56 × 2 = 70/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/112 + 70/112 = 63 + 70/112 = 133/112
  5. 133/112 simplified gives 19/16
  6. So, 9/16 + 35/56 = 19/16
    In mixed form: 13/16

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