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Add 6/56 and 5/20

6/56 + 5/20 is 5/14.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    5/20 = 5 × 14/20 × 14 = 70/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/280 + 70/280 = 30 + 70/280 = 100/280
  5. 100/280 simplified gives 5/14
  6. So, 6/56 + 5/20 = 5/14

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