Add 20/35 and 25/56
20/35 + 25/56 is 57/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
20/35 = 20 × 8/35 × 8 = 160/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
25/56 = 25 × 5/56 × 5 = 125/280 - Add the two like fractions:
160/280 + 125/280 = 160 + 125/280 = 285/280 - 285/280 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 20/35 + 25/56 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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