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Add 20/30 and 48/56

20/30 + 48/56 is 32/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    20/30 = 20 × 28/30 × 28 = 560/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    48/56 = 48 × 15/56 × 15 = 720/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/840 + 720/840 = 560 + 720/840 = 1280/840
  5. 1280/840 simplified gives 32/21
  6. So, 20/30 + 48/56 = 32/21
    In mixed form: 111/21

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