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Add 6/15 and 56/20

1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 2 16/20

6/15 + 56/20 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    56/20 = 56 × 3/20 × 3 = 168/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/60 + 168/60 = 24 + 168/60 = 192/60
  5. 192/60 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 6/15 + 56/20 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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