Add 2/28 and 36/24
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 12/24
2/28 + 36/24 is 11/7.
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,
36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168 - Add the two like fractions:
12/168 + 252/168 = 12 + 252/168 = 264/168 - 264/168 simplified gives 11/7
- So, 2/28 + 36/24 = 11/7
In mixed form: 14/7
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