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Add 56/2 and 2/28

1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 2/28

56/2 + 2/28 is 393/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    56/2 = 56 × 14/2 × 14 = 784/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    2/28 = 2 × 1/28 × 1 = 2/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/28 + 2/28 = 784 + 2/28 = 786/28
  5. 786/28 simplified gives 393/14
  6. So, 56/2 + 2/28 = 393/14
    In mixed form: 281/14

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