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Add 72/2 and 20/56

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 20/56

72/2 + 20/56 is 509/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
    72/2 = 72 × 28/2 × 28 = 2016/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    20/56 = 20 × 1/56 × 1 = 20/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/56 + 20/56 = 2016 + 20/56 = 2036/56
  5. 2036/56 simplified gives 509/14
  6. So, 72/2 + 20/56 = 509/14
    In mixed form: 365/14

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