Add 20/56 and 30/84
20/56 + 30/84 is 5/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
30/84 = 30 × 2/84 × 2 = 60/168 - Add the two like fractions:
60/168 + 60/168 = 60 + 60/168 = 120/168 - 120/168 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 20/56 + 30/84 = 5/7
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