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Add 56/20 and 20/6

1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 3 2/6

56/20 + 20/6 is 92/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 6 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    56/20 = 56 × 3/20 × 3 = 168/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    20/6 = 20 × 10/6 × 10 = 200/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/60 + 200/60 = 168 + 200/60 = 368/60
  5. 368/60 simplified gives 92/15
  6. So, 56/20 + 20/6 = 92/15
    In mixed form: 62/15

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