Add 3/56 and 20/35
3/56 + 20/35 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
20/35 = 20 × 8/35 × 8 = 160/280 - Add the two like fractions:
15/280 + 160/280 = 15 + 160/280 = 175/280 - 175/280 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 3/56 + 20/35 = 5/8
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