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Add 12/20 and 24/56

12/20 + 24/56 is 36/35.

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,
    12/20 = 12 × 14/20 × 14 = 168/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/280 + 120/280 = 168 + 120/280 = 288/280
  5. 288/280 simplified gives 36/35
  6. So, 12/20 + 24/56 = 36/35
    In mixed form: 11/35

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