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Add 1/56 and 15/20

1/56 + 15/20 is 43/56.

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,
    1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    15/20 = 15 × 14/20 × 14 = 210/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/280 + 210/280 = 5 + 210/280 = 215/280
  5. 215/280 simplified gives 43/56
  6. So, 1/56 + 15/20 = 43/56

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