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Add 56/20 and 1/75

1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 1/75

56/20 + 1/75 is 211/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    56/20 = 56 × 15/20 × 15 = 840/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/300 + 4/300 = 840 + 4/300 = 844/300
  5. 844/300 simplified gives 211/75
  6. So, 56/20 + 1/75 = 211/75
    In mixed form: 261/75

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