Add 10/28 and 8/24
10/28 + 8/24 is 29/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
10/28 = 10 × 6/28 × 6 = 60/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
60/168 + 56/168 = 60 + 56/168 = 116/168 - 116/168 simplified gives 29/42
- So, 10/28 + 8/24 = 29/42
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