Add 5/20 and 10/56
5/20 + 10/56 is 3/7.
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,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 50/280 = 70 + 50/280 = 120/280 - 120/280 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 5/20 + 10/56 = 3/7
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