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Add 3/28 and 1/24

3/28 + 1/24 is 25/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    3/28 = 3 × 6/28 × 6 = 18/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/168 + 7/168 = 18 + 7/168 = 25/168
  5. So, 3/28 + 1/24 = 25/168

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