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Add 24/28 and 3/24

24/28 + 3/24 is 55/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    24/28 = 24 × 6/28 × 6 = 144/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/168 + 21/168 = 144 + 21/168 = 165/168
  5. 165/168 simplified gives 55/56
  6. So, 24/28 + 3/24 = 55/56

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