Add 2/28 and 18/24
2/28 + 18/24 is 23/28.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 6/28 × 6 = 12/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
12/168 + 126/168 = 12 + 126/168 = 138/168 - 138/168 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 2/28 + 18/24 = 23/28
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