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Add 8/24 and 45/28

1st number: 8/24, 2nd number: 1 17/28

8/24 + 45/28 is 163/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    45/28 = 45 × 6/28 × 6 = 270/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/168 + 270/168 = 56 + 270/168 = 326/168
  5. 326/168 simplified gives 163/84
  6. So, 8/24 + 45/28 = 163/84
    In mixed form: 179/84

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