Add 20/48 and 5/56
20/48 + 5/56 is 85/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
5/56 = 5 × 6/56 × 6 = 30/336 - Add the two like fractions:
140/336 + 30/336 = 140 + 30/336 = 170/336 - 170/336 simplified gives 85/168
- So, 20/48 + 5/56 = 85/168
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