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Add 20/56 and 28/25

1st number: 20/56, 2nd number: 1 3/25

20/56 + 28/25 is 517/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    20/56 = 20 × 25/56 × 25 = 500/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    28/25 = 28 × 56/25 × 56 = 1568/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/1400 + 1568/1400 = 500 + 1568/1400 = 2068/1400
  5. 2068/1400 simplified gives 517/350
  6. So, 20/56 + 28/25 = 517/350
    In mixed form: 1167/350

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