Add 5/20 and 1/56
5/20 + 1/56 is 15/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
5/20 = 5 × 14/20 × 14 = 70/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 5/280 = 70 + 5/280 = 75/280 - 75/280 simplified gives 15/56
- So, 5/20 + 1/56 = 15/56
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