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Add 20/56 and 3/9

20/56 + 3/9 is 29/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 9 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
    3/9 = 3 × 56/9 × 56 = 168/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/504 + 168/504 = 180 + 168/504 = 348/504
  5. 348/504 simplified gives 29/42
  6. So, 20/56 + 3/9 = 29/42

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