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Add 1/28 and 24/32

1/28 + 24/32 is 11/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    1/28 = 1 × 8/28 × 8 = 8/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    24/32 = 24 × 7/32 × 7 = 168/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/224 + 168/224 = 8 + 168/224 = 176/224
  5. 176/224 simplified gives 11/14
  6. So, 1/28 + 24/32 = 11/14

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