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Add 18/56 and 48/20

1st number: 18/56, 2nd number: 2 8/20

18/56 + 48/20 is 381/140.

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,
    18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    48/20 = 48 × 14/20 × 14 = 672/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/280 + 672/280 = 90 + 672/280 = 762/280
  5. 762/280 simplified gives 381/140
  6. So, 18/56 + 48/20 = 381/140
    In mixed form: 2101/140

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