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Add 56/4 and 20/60

1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 20/60

56/4 + 20/60 is 43/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    56/4 = 56 × 15/4 × 15 = 840/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/60 + 20/60 = 840 + 20/60 = 860/60
  5. 860/60 simplified gives 43/3
  6. So, 56/4 + 20/60 = 43/3
    In mixed form: 141/3

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