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Add 20/18 and 56/84

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 56/84

20/18 + 56/84 is 16/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    20/18 = 20 × 14/18 × 14 = 280/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    56/84 = 56 × 3/84 × 3 = 168/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/252 + 168/252 = 280 + 168/252 = 448/252
  5. 448/252 simplified gives 16/9
  6. So, 20/18 + 56/84 = 16/9
    In mixed form: 17/9

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