Add 8/24 and 9/28
8/24 + 9/28 is 55/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
9/28 = 9 × 6/28 × 6 = 54/168 - Add the two like fractions:
56/168 + 54/168 = 56 + 54/168 = 110/168 - 110/168 simplified gives 55/84
- So, 8/24 + 9/28 = 55/84
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