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Add 56/20 and 14/49

1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 14/49

56/20 + 14/49 is 108/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 49 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    56/20 = 56 × 49/20 × 49 = 2744/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
    14/49 = 14 × 20/49 × 20 = 280/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/980 + 280/980 = 2744 + 280/980 = 3024/980
  5. 3024/980 simplified gives 108/35
  6. So, 56/20 + 14/49 = 108/35
    In mixed form: 33/35

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