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Add 2/8 and 18/28

2/8 + 18/28 is 25/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 28 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    2/8 = 2 × 7/8 × 7 = 14/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    18/28 = 18 × 2/28 × 2 = 36/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/56 + 36/56 = 14 + 36/56 = 50/56
  5. 50/56 simplified gives 25/28
  6. So, 2/8 + 18/28 = 25/28

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