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Add 20/56 and 30/6

1st number: 20/56, 2nd number: 5 0/6

20/56 + 30/6 is 75/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 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 6 × 28 = 168,
    30/6 = 30 × 28/6 × 28 = 840/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/168 + 840/168 = 60 + 840/168 = 900/168
  5. 900/168 simplified gives 75/14
  6. So, 20/56 + 30/6 = 75/14
    In mixed form: 55/14

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