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Add 1/56 and 20/8

1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 2 4/8

1/56 + 20/8 is 141/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 8 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    1/56 = 1 × 1/56 × 1 = 1/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    20/8 = 20 × 7/8 × 7 = 140/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/56 + 140/56 = 1 + 140/56 = 141/56
  5. So, 1/56 + 20/8 = 141/56
    In mixed form: 229/56

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