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Add 24/28 and 2/7

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

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,
    24/28 = 24 × 1/28 × 1 = 24/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
    2/7 = 2 × 4/7 × 4 = 8/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/28 + 8/28 = 24 + 8/28 = 32/28
  5. 32/28 simplified gives 8/7
  6. So, 24/28 + 2/7 = 8/7
    In mixed form: 11/7

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