Add 3/56 and 1/20
3/56 + 1/20 is 29/280.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
1/20 = 1 × 14/20 × 14 = 14/280 - Add the two like fractions:
15/280 + 14/280 = 15 + 14/280 = 29/280 - So, 3/56 + 1/20 = 29/280
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