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Add 1/20 and 35/56

1/20 + 35/56 is 27/40.

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,
    35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/280 + 175/280 = 14 + 175/280 = 189/280
  5. 189/280 simplified gives 27/40
  6. So, 1/20 + 35/56 = 27/40

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