Add 56/3 and 1/20
1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 1/20
56/3 + 1/20 is 1123/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
56/3 = 56 × 20/3 × 20 = 1120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/60 + 3/60 = 1120 + 3/60 = 1123/60 - So, 56/3 + 1/20 = 1123/60
In mixed form: 1843/60
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