Add 20/56 and 2/10
20/56 + 2/10 is 39/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
2/10 = 2 × 28/10 × 28 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
100/280 + 56/280 = 100 + 56/280 = 156/280 - 156/280 simplified gives 39/70
- So, 20/56 + 2/10 = 39/70
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