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Add 2/20 and 56/15

1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 3 11/15

2/20 + 56/15 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    56/15 = 56 × 4/15 × 4 = 224/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/60 + 224/60 = 6 + 224/60 = 230/60
  5. 230/60 simplified gives 23/6
  6. So, 2/20 + 56/15 = 23/6
    In mixed form: 35/6

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