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Add 1/3 and 24/28

1/3 + 24/28 is 25/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    1/3 = 1 × 28/3 × 28 = 28/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    24/28 = 24 × 3/28 × 3 = 72/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/84 + 72/84 = 28 + 72/84 = 100/84
  5. 100/84 simplified gives 25/21
  6. So, 1/3 + 24/28 = 25/21
    In mixed form: 14/21

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