Add 20/56 and 27/28
20/56 + 27/28 is 37/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
20/56 = 20 × 1/56 × 1 = 20/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
27/28 = 27 × 2/28 × 2 = 54/56 - Add the two like fractions:
20/56 + 54/56 = 20 + 54/56 = 74/56 - 74/56 simplified gives 37/28
- So, 20/56 + 27/28 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28
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