Add 1/20 and 5/56
1/20 + 5/56 is 39/280.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280 - Add the two like fractions:
14/280 + 25/280 = 14 + 25/280 = 39/280 - So, 1/20 + 5/56 = 39/280
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