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Add 8/28 and 3/14

8/28 + 3/14 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 14 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    8/28 = 8 × 1/28 × 1 = 8/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    3/14 = 3 × 2/14 × 2 = 6/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/28 + 6/28 = 8 + 6/28 = 14/28
  5. 14/28 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 8/28 + 3/14 = 1/2

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