Add 24/4 and 2/28, Solve 6 0/4 + 2/28 as a fraction

Add 24/4 and 2/28

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 2/28

24/4 + 2/28 is 85/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 28 is 28

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
24/4 = 24 × 7/4 × 7 = 168/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
2/28 = 2 × 1/28 × 1 = 2/28
Add the two like fractions:
168/28 + 2/28 = 168 + 2/28 = 170/28
170/28 simplified gives 85/14
So, 24/4 + 2/28 = 85/14
In mixed form: 61/14

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