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Add 56/64 and 20/6

1st number: 56/64, 2nd number: 3 2/6

56/64 + 20/6 is 101/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 6 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    56/64 = 56 × 3/64 × 3 = 168/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    20/6 = 20 × 32/6 × 32 = 640/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/192 + 640/192 = 168 + 640/192 = 808/192
  5. 808/192 simplified gives 101/24
  6. So, 56/64 + 20/6 = 101/24
    In mixed form: 45/24

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