Add 3/56 and 5/20
3/56 + 5/20 is 17/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
5/20 = 5 × 14/20 × 14 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
15/280 + 70/280 = 15 + 70/280 = 85/280 - 85/280 simplified gives 17/56
- So, 3/56 + 5/20 = 17/56
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