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Add 3/9 and 28/8

1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 3 4/8

3/9 + 28/8 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    3/9 = 3 × 8/9 × 8 = 24/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    28/8 = 28 × 9/8 × 9 = 252/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/72 + 252/72 = 24 + 252/72 = 276/72
  5. 276/72 simplified gives 23/6
  6. So, 3/9 + 28/8 = 23/6
    In mixed form: 35/6

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