Add 2/56 and 4/20
2/56 + 4/20 is 33/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
4/20 = 4 × 14/20 × 14 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
10/280 + 56/280 = 10 + 56/280 = 66/280 - 66/280 simplified gives 33/140
- So, 2/56 + 4/20 = 33/140
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