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Add 28/12 and 8/24

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 8/24

28/12 + 8/24 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   28/12 = 28 × 2/12 × 2 = 56/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   8/24 = 8 × 1/24 × 1 = 8/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/24 + 8/24 = 56 + 8/24 = 64/24
5. 64/24 simplified gives 8/3
6. So, 28/12 + 8/24 = 8/3
   In mixed form: 22/3

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