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Add 4/56 and 35/20

1st number: 4/56, 2nd number: 1 15/20

4/56 + 35/20 is 51/28.

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,
    4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    35/20 = 35 × 14/20 × 14 = 490/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/280 + 490/280 = 20 + 490/280 = 510/280
  5. 510/280 simplified gives 51/28
  6. So, 4/56 + 35/20 = 51/28
    In mixed form: 123/28

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