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Add 6/20 and 7/56

6/20 + 7/56 is 17/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    6/20 = 6 × 14/20 × 14 = 84/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/280 + 35/280 = 84 + 35/280 = 119/280
  5. 119/280 simplified gives 17/40
  6. So, 6/20 + 7/56 = 17/40

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