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Add 1/24 and 36/28

1^st number: 1/24, 2^nd number: 1 8/28

1/24 + 36/28 is 223/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   36/28 = 36 × 6/28 × 6 = 216/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7/168 + 216/168 = 7 + 216/168 = 223/168
5. So, 1/24 + 36/28 = 223/168
   In mixed form: 155/168

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