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Add 20/56 and 24/70

20/56 + 24/70 is 7/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/280 + 96/280 = 100 + 96/280 = 196/280
  5. 196/280 simplified gives 7/10
  6. So, 20/56 + 24/70 = 7/10

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