Add 2/20 and 8/56
2/20 + 8/56 is 17/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
2/20 = 2 × 14/20 × 14 = 28/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
28/280 + 40/280 = 28 + 40/280 = 68/280 - 68/280 simplified gives 17/70
- So, 2/20 + 8/56 = 17/70
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