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Add 49/20 and 8/56

1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 8/56

49/20 + 8/56 is 363/140.

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,
    49/20 = 49 × 14/20 × 14 = 686/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/280 + 40/280 = 686 + 40/280 = 726/280
  5. 726/280 simplified gives 363/140
  6. So, 49/20 + 8/56 = 363/140
    In mixed form: 283/140

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