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Add 56/20 and 12/75

1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 12/75

56/20 + 12/75 is 74/25.

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,
    12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/300 + 48/300 = 840 + 48/300 = 888/300
  5. 888/300 simplified gives 74/25
  6. So, 56/20 + 12/75 = 74/25
    In mixed form: 224/25

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