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Add 56/7 and 27/20

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 1 7/20

56/7 + 27/20 is 187/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    56/7 = 56 × 20/7 × 20 = 1120/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    27/20 = 27 × 7/20 × 7 = 189/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/140 + 189/140 = 1120 + 189/140 = 1309/140
  5. 1309/140 simplified gives 187/20
  6. So, 56/7 + 27/20 = 187/20
    In mixed form: 97/20

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