Add 28/3 and 3/8
1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 3/8
283 + 38 is 23324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
283 = 28 × 83 × 8 = 22424 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
38 = 3 × 38 × 3 = 924 - Add the two like fractions:
22424 + 924 = 224 + 924 = 23324 - So, 28/3 + 3/8 = 233/24
In mixed form: 91724
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