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Add 10/56 and 49/20

1st number: 10/56, 2nd number: 2 9/20

10/56 + 49/20 is 92/35.

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,
    49/20 = 49 × 14/20 × 14 = 686/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/280 + 686/280 = 50 + 686/280 = 736/280
  5. 736/280 simplified gives 92/35
  6. So, 10/56 + 49/20 = 92/35
    In mixed form: 222/35

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