Add 24/8 and 2/28, Solve 3 0/8 + 2/28 as a fraction

Add 24/8 and 2/28

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

24/8 + 2/28 is 43/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 is 56

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
24/8 = 24 × 7/8 × 7 = 168/56
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
2/28 = 2 × 2/28 × 2 = 4/56
Add the two like fractions:
168/56 + 4/56 = 168 + 4/56 = 172/56
172/56 simplified gives 43/14
So, 24/8 + 2/28 = 43/14
In mixed form: 31/14

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