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Add 60/3 and 10/56

1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 10/56

60/3 + 10/56 is 565/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    60/3 = 60 × 56/3 × 56 = 3360/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/168 + 30/168 = 3360 + 30/168 = 3390/168
  5. 3390/168 simplified gives 565/28
  6. So, 60/3 + 10/56 = 565/28
    In mixed form: 205/28

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