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Add 1/20 and 20/56

1/20 + 20/56 is 57/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    1/20 = 1 × 14/20 × 14 = 14/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/280 + 100/280 = 14 + 100/280 = 114/280
  5. 114/280 simplified gives 57/140
  6. So, 1/20 + 20/56 = 57/140

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