Add 56/84 and 7/20
56/84 + 7/20 is 61/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
56/84 = 56 × 5/84 × 5 = 280/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
7/20 = 7 × 21/20 × 21 = 147/420 - Add the two like fractions:
280/420 + 147/420 = 280 + 147/420 = 427/420 - 427/420 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 56/84 + 7/20 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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