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Add 35/56 and 20/10

1st number: 35/56, 2nd number: 2 0/10

35/56 + 20/10 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 10 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 10 × 28 = 280,
    20/10 = 20 × 28/10 × 28 = 560/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/280 + 560/280 = 175 + 560/280 = 735/280
  5. 735/280 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 35/56 + 20/10 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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