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Add 24/2 and 8/28

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 8/28

24/2 + 8/28 is 86/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    24/2 = 24 × 14/2 × 14 = 336/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    8/28 = 8 × 1/28 × 1 = 8/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/28 + 8/28 = 336 + 8/28 = 344/28
  5. 344/28 simplified gives 86/7
  6. So, 24/2 + 8/28 = 86/7
    In mixed form: 122/7

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