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Add 45/20 and 5/56

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 5/56

45/20 + 5/56 is 131/56.

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,
    45/20 = 45 × 14/20 × 14 = 630/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/280 + 25/280 = 630 + 25/280 = 655/280
  5. 655/280 simplified gives 131/56
  6. So, 45/20 + 5/56 = 131/56
    In mixed form: 219/56

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