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Add 20/56 and 98/20

1^st number: 20/56, 2^nd number: 4 18/20

20/56 + 98/20 is 184/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 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 20 × 14 = 280,
   98/20 = 98 × 14/20 × 14 = 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 + 98/20 = 184/35
   In mixed form: 59/35

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