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Add 7/28 and 15/24

7/28 + 15/24 is 7/8.

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,
   7/28 = 7 × 6/28 × 6 = 42/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/168 + 105/168 = 42 + 105/168 = 147/168
5. 147/168 simplified gives 7/8
6. So, 7/28 + 15/24 = 7/8

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