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Add 20/35 and 15/56

20/35 + 15/56 is 47/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    20/35 = 20 × 8/35 × 8 = 160/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/280 + 75/280 = 160 + 75/280 = 235/280
  5. 235/280 simplified gives 47/56
  6. So, 20/35 + 15/56 = 47/56

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