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Add 24/28 and 4/8

24/28 + 4/8 is 19/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 8 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 8 × 7 = 56,
    4/8 = 4 × 7/8 × 7 = 28/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/56 + 28/56 = 48 + 28/56 = 76/56
  5. 76/56 simplified gives 19/14
  6. So, 24/28 + 4/8 = 19/14
    In mixed form: 15/14

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