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Add 3/20 and 14/56

3/20 + 14/56 is 2/5.

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,
    3/20 = 3 × 14/20 × 14 = 42/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/280 + 70/280 = 42 + 70/280 = 112/280
  5. 112/280 simplified gives 2/5
  6. So, 3/20 + 14/56 = 2/5

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