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Add 20/56 and 2/12

20/56 + 2/12 is 11/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 12 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 12 × 14 = 168,
    2/12 = 2 × 14/12 × 14 = 28/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/168 + 28/168 = 60 + 28/168 = 88/168
  5. 88/168 simplified gives 11/21
  6. So, 20/56 + 2/12 = 11/21

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