Add 4/20 and 1/56
4/20 + 1/56 is 61/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
4/20 = 4 × 14/20 × 14 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280 - Add the two like fractions:
56/280 + 5/280 = 56 + 5/280 = 61/280 - So, 4/20 + 1/56 = 61/280
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/20+1/56 4/20+2/56 4/40+1/56 12/20+1/56 4/20+3/56 4/60+1/56 4/20+5/56 28/20+1/56 4/20+7/56