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Add 56/80 and 20/6

1st number: 56/80, 2nd number: 3 2/6

56/80 + 20/6 is 121/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 6 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    20/6 = 20 × 40/6 × 40 = 800/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/240 + 800/240 = 168 + 800/240 = 968/240
  5. 968/240 simplified gives 121/30
  6. So, 56/80 + 20/6 = 121/30
    In mixed form: 41/30

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