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Add 56/4 and 8/5

1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 1 3/5

56/4 + 8/5 is 78/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 5 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    56/4 = 56 × 5/4 × 5 = 280/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
    8/5 = 8 × 4/5 × 4 = 32/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/20 + 32/20 = 280 + 32/20 = 312/20
  5. 312/20 simplified gives 78/5
  6. So, 56/4 + 8/5 = 78/5
    In mixed form: 153/5

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