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Add 27/20 and 30/56

1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 30/56

27/20 + 30/56 is 66/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    27/20 = 27 × 14/20 × 14 = 378/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/280 + 150/280 = 378 + 150/280 = 528/280
  5. 528/280 simplified gives 66/35
  6. So, 27/20 + 30/56 = 66/35
    In mixed form: 131/35

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