Add 6/3 and 20/56
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 20/56
6/3 + 20/56 is 33/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
6/3 = 6 × 56/3 × 56 = 336/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168 - Add the two like fractions:
336/168 + 60/168 = 336 + 60/168 = 396/168 - 396/168 simplified gives 33/14
- So, 6/3 + 20/56 = 33/14
In mixed form: 25/14
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