Add 28/24 and 2/28
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 2/28
28/24 + 2/28 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
2/28 = 2 × 6/28 × 6 = 12/168 - Add the two like fractions:
196/168 + 12/168 = 196 + 12/168 = 208/168 - 208/168 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 28/24 + 2/28 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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