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Add 4/20 and 9/56

4/20 + 9/56 is 101/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   4/20 = 4 × 14/20 × 14 = 56/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/280 + 45/280 = 56 + 45/280 = 101/280
5. So, 4/20 + 9/56 = 101/280

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