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Add 98/56 and 6/20

1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 6/20

98/56 + 6/20 is 41/20.

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,
    98/56 = 98 × 5/56 × 5 = 490/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    6/20 = 6 × 14/20 × 14 = 84/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/280 + 84/280 = 490 + 84/280 = 574/280
  5. 574/280 simplified gives 41/20
  6. So, 98/56 + 6/20 = 41/20
    In mixed form: 21/20

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