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Add 24/28 and 24/56

24/28 + 24/56 is 9/7.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    24/28 = 24 × 2/28 × 2 = 48/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    24/56 = 24 × 1/56 × 1 = 24/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/56 + 24/56 = 48 + 24/56 = 72/56
  5. 72/56 simplified gives 9/7
  6. So, 24/28 + 24/56 = 9/7
    In mixed form: 12/7

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