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Add 5/56 and 20/48

5/56 + 20/48 is 85/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    5/56 = 5 × 6/56 × 6 = 30/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/336 + 140/336 = 30 + 140/336 = 170/336
  5. 170/336 simplified gives 85/168
  6. So, 5/56 + 20/48 = 85/168

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