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Add 56/20 and 63/30

1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 2 3/30

56/20 + 63/30 is 49/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
    63/30 = 63 × 2/30 × 2 = 126/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/60 + 126/60 = 168 + 126/60 = 294/60
  5. 294/60 simplified gives 49/10
  6. So, 56/20 + 63/30 = 49/10
    In mixed form: 49/10

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