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Add 4/56 and 7/20

4/56 + 7/20 is 59/140.

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,
    7/20 = 7 × 14/20 × 14 = 98/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/280 + 98/280 = 20 + 98/280 = 118/280
  5. 118/280 simplified gives 59/140
  6. So, 4/56 + 7/20 = 59/140

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