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Add 14/20 and 54/56

14/20 + 54/56 is 233/140.

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,
    14/20 = 14 × 14/20 × 14 = 196/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/280 + 270/280 = 196 + 270/280 = 466/280
  5. 466/280 simplified gives 233/140
  6. So, 14/20 + 54/56 = 233/140
    In mixed form: 193/140

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