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Add 14/28 and 30/24

1^st number: 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

14/28 + 30/24 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   14/28 = 14 × 6/28 × 6 = 84/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/168 + 210/168 = 84 + 210/168 = 294/168
5. 294/168 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 14/28 + 30/24 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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