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Add 5/28 and 28/24

1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 4/24

5/28 + 28/24 is 113/84.

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,
    5/28 = 5 × 6/28 × 6 = 30/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/168 + 196/168 = 30 + 196/168 = 226/168
  5. 226/168 simplified gives 113/84
  6. So, 5/28 + 28/24 = 113/84
    In mixed form: 129/84

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