Add 1/20 and 10/56
1/20 + 10/56 is 8/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
1/20 = 1 × 14/20 × 14 = 14/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
14/280 + 50/280 = 14 + 50/280 = 64/280 - 64/280 simplified gives 8/35
- So, 1/20 + 10/56 = 8/35
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