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Add 10/56 and 18/20

10/56 + 18/20 is 151/140.

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,
    10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    18/20 = 18 × 14/20 × 14 = 252/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/280 + 252/280 = 50 + 252/280 = 302/280
  5. 302/280 simplified gives 151/140
  6. So, 10/56 + 18/20 = 151/140
    In mixed form: 111/140

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