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Add 20/56 and 28/42

20/56 + 28/42 is 43/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
    28/42 = 28 × 4/42 × 4 = 112/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/168 + 112/168 = 60 + 112/168 = 172/168
  5. 172/168 simplified gives 43/42
  6. So, 20/56 + 28/42 = 43/42
    In mixed form: 11/42

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