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Add 21/56 and 48/20

1^st number: 21/56, 2^nd number: 2 8/20

21/56 + 48/20 is 111/40.

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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,
   21/56 = 21 × 5/56 × 5 = 105/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   48/20 = 48 × 14/20 × 14 = 672/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/280 + 672/280 = 105 + 672/280 = 777/280
5. 777/280 simplified gives 111/40
6. So, 21/56 + 48/20 = 111/40
   In mixed form: 231/40

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