Add 56/24 and 1/28, Solve 2 8/24 + 1/28 as a fraction

Add 56/24 and 1/28

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 1/28

56/24 + 1/28 is 199/84.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
56/24 = 56 × 7/24 × 7 = 392/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
1/28 = 1 × 6/28 × 6 = 6/168
Add the two like fractions:
392/168 + 6/168 = 392 + 6/168 = 398/168
398/168 simplified gives 199/84
So, 56/24 + 1/28 = 199/84
In mixed form: 231/84

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