Add 24/3 and 18/28, Solve 8 0/3 + 18/28 as a fraction

Add 24/3 and 18/28

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 18/28

24/3 + 18/28 is 121/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
24/3 = 24 × 28/3 × 28 = 672/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84
Add the two like fractions:
672/84 + 54/84 = 672 + 54/84 = 726/84
726/84 simplified gives 121/14
So, 24/3 + 18/28 = 121/14
In mixed form: 89/14

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