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Add 56/20 and 2/24

1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 2/24

56/20 + 2/24 is 173/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    56/20 = 56 × 6/20 × 6 = 336/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/120 + 10/120 = 336 + 10/120 = 346/120
  5. 346/120 simplified gives 173/60
  6. So, 56/20 + 2/24 = 173/60
    In mixed form: 253/60

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