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Add 5/56 and 42/20

1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 2 2/20

5/56 + 42/20 is 613/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 20 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    42/20 = 42 × 14/20 × 14 = 588/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/280 + 588/280 = 25 + 588/280 = 613/280
  5. So, 5/56 + 42/20 = 613/280
    In mixed form: 253/280

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