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Add 8/56 and 5/20

8/56 + 5/20 is 11/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    5/20 = 5 × 14/20 × 14 = 70/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/280 + 70/280 = 40 + 70/280 = 110/280
  5. 110/280 simplified gives 11/28
  6. So, 8/56 + 5/20 = 11/28

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