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Add 2/56 and 42/20

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

2/56 + 42/20 is 299/140.

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,
    2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    42/20 = 42 × 14/20 × 14 = 588/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/280 + 588/280 = 10 + 588/280 = 598/280
  5. 598/280 simplified gives 299/140
  6. So, 2/56 + 42/20 = 299/140
    In mixed form: 219/140

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