Add 5/20 and 4/56
5/20 + 4/56 is 9/28.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 20/280 = 70 + 20/280 = 90/280 - 90/280 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 5/20 + 4/56 = 9/28
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