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Add 20/35 and 25/56

20/35 + 25/56 is 57/56.

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,
    25/56 = 25 × 5/56 × 5 = 125/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/280 + 125/280 = 160 + 125/280 = 285/280
  5. 285/280 simplified gives 57/56
  6. So, 20/35 + 25/56 = 57/56
    In mixed form: 11/56

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