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Add 30/28 and 6/24

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 6/24

30/28 + 6/24 is 37/28.

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,
    30/28 = 30 × 6/28 × 6 = 180/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/168 + 42/168 = 180 + 42/168 = 222/168
  5. 222/168 simplified gives 37/28
  6. So, 30/28 + 6/24 = 37/28
    In mixed form: 19/28

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