Add 2/8 and 3/7
2/8 + 3/7 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 7 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
2/8 = 2 × 7/8 × 7 = 14/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
3/7 = 3 × 8/7 × 8 = 24/56 - Add the two like fractions:
14/56 + 24/56 = 14 + 24/56 = 38/56 - 38/56 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 2/8 + 3/7 = 19/28
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