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Add 35/56 and 2/20

35/56 + 2/20 is 29/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    2/20 = 2 × 14/20 × 14 = 28/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/280 + 28/280 = 175 + 28/280 = 203/280
  5. 203/280 simplified gives 29/40
  6. So, 35/56 + 2/20 = 29/40

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