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Add 9/56 and 40/20

1st number: 9/56, 2nd number: 2 0/20

9/56 + 40/20 is 121/56.

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,
    9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    40/20 = 40 × 14/20 × 14 = 560/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/280 + 560/280 = 45 + 560/280 = 605/280
  5. 605/280 simplified gives 121/56
  6. So, 9/56 + 40/20 = 121/56
    In mixed form: 29/56

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