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Add 2/28 and 1/7

2/28 + 1/7 is 3/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 7 is 28

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

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