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Add 9/16 and 8/7

1^st number: 9/16, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

9/16 + 8/7 is 191/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 7 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 7 × 16 = 112,
   8/7 = 8 × 16/7 × 16 = 128/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/112 + 128/112 = 63 + 128/112 = 191/112
5. So, 9/16 + 8/7 = 191/112
   In mixed form: 179/112

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