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Add 20/56 and 10/6

1st number: 20/56, 2nd number: 1 4/6

20/56 + 10/6 is 85/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    10/6 = 10 × 28/6 × 28 = 280/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/168 + 280/168 = 60 + 280/168 = 340/168
  5. 340/168 simplified gives 85/42
  6. So, 20/56 + 10/6 = 85/42
    In mixed form: 21/42

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