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Add 6/72 and 56/20

1st number: 6/72, 2nd number: 2 16/20

6/72 + 56/20 is 173/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 20 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
    56/20 = 56 × 18/20 × 18 = 1008/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/360 + 1008/360 = 30 + 1008/360 = 1038/360
  5. 1038/360 simplified gives 173/60
  6. So, 6/72 + 56/20 = 173/60
    In mixed form: 253/60

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