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Add 20/56 and 49/10

1st number: 20/56, 2nd number: 4 9/10

20/56 + 49/10 is 184/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 10 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    49/10 = 49 × 28/10 × 28 = 1372/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/280 + 1372/280 = 100 + 1372/280 = 1472/280
  5. 1472/280 simplified gives 184/35
  6. So, 20/56 + 49/10 = 184/35
    In mixed form: 59/35

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