Add 28/24 and 28/8, Solve 1 4/24 + 3 4/8 as a fraction

Add 28/24 and 28/8

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

28/24 + 28/8 is 14/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
28/24 = 28 × 1/24 × 1 = 28/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
28/8 = 28 × 3/8 × 3 = 84/24
Add the two like fractions:
28/24 + 84/24 = 28 + 84/24 = 112/24
112/24 simplified gives 14/3
So, 28/24 + 28/8 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3

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