Add 8/28 and 16/24
8/28 + 16/24 is 20/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
8/28 = 8 × 6/28 × 6 = 48/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
48/168 + 112/168 = 48 + 112/168 = 160/168 - 160/168 simplified gives 20/21
- So, 8/28 + 16/24 = 20/21
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