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Add 56/20 and 6/75

1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 6/75

56/20 + 6/75 is 72/25.

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,
    6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/300 + 24/300 = 840 + 24/300 = 864/300
  5. 864/300 simplified gives 72/25
  6. So, 56/20 + 6/75 = 72/25
    In mixed form: 222/25

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